Xeric
5 lettersadjectiveUpdated June 2026
Definition
relating to or adapted to dry conditions
“The xeric garden required very little watering to thrive”
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xe·ric
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"Xeric" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
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