The term LIKE ADOBE can be summarized by two crossword solutions: EARTHEN (7 letters) and SUNDRIED (8 letters). Earthen is a material made from clay, sand, and other natural materials that is used to make pottery, bricks, and other objects. Sundried is a method of preserving food or other items by exposing them to the sun for a period of time. Both earthen and sundried are traditional methods of preservation that have been used for centuries.