The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word STARK which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Barren and severe crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STARK | 100 % | 5 |
Why may STARK be the right solution?
"Barren and severe" can be described as stark because both words convey a sense of emptiness or harshness. "Stark" means sharply clear in appearance or outline, which fits the description of barren and severe.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Barren and severe
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Crossword Answer definitions
STARK adjective- Hard, firm; obdurate.
- Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather).
- Strong; vigorous; powerful.
- Stiff, rigid.
- Plain in appearance; barren, desolate.
- Complete, absolute, full.
- Starkly; entirely, absolutely
- To stiffen.
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