The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word STORM , but the solution may also be ISLE which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Desert ___ crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STORM | 33 % | 5 |
| RATS | 33 % | 4 |
| ISLE | 33 % | 4 |
Why may ISLE be the right solution?
The term "Desert ___" is a common crossword clue where the blank is typically filled with an unexpected word. In this case, "ISLE" is used as a play on words, as "Desert Isle" sounds like "Deserted Isle," which fits the theme of isolation associated with being deserted on an island.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Desert ___
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- abandon
- forsake
- defect
- waste
- desolate
- inhospitable
- godforsaken
- lurch
- wild
- apostatize
- desertion
- leave
Crossword Answer definitions
STORM noun- Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
- A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.
- A wind scale for very strong wind, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).
- A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
- (with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
- To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.
- To assault (a stronghold or fortification) with military forces.
- To have the weather be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result STORM
- Actress Gale
- Attack violently
- Hurricane or blizzard
- Rant and rave
- Two-time WNBA champions from Seattle
- Weather event that's cause for special drains and windows
- Gully washer
- Monsoon
- Big blow
- Rain delay reason
More clues leading to the result RATS
- "Doggone!"
- Charlie Brown expletive
- Pied Piper's followers
- They leave the sinking ship
- "Darn!"
- Charlie Brown's expletive
- Informers
- Researcher's supply, perhaps
- "Oh, drat!"
- Charlie Brown's expression