Hot and dry is a term used to describe climates that are characterized by high temperatures and low levels of precipitation. The crossword solutions for this term are ARID (4 letters), SAHARAN (7 letters), and TORRID (6 letters). ARID refers to a climate that is extremely dry, with little or no rainfall. SAHARAN describes the climate of the Sahara Desert, which is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth. TORRID is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely hot and dry.