| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PARCHED | Very dry | |
| ARID | Very dry | |
| BRUT | Very dry | |
| SERE | Very dry | |
| TORRID | Very hot and dry | |
| SAHARAN | Very hot and dry | |
| BURT | Very dry, as wine | |
| PARCH | Make hot and very dry | |
| DESERTS | Desserts without sauce? Initially they’re very dry! | |
| SEC | A very short time to wait for wine that’s dry | |