What is the answer to "Desert watering hole" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Desert watering hole" is OASIS (5 letters).

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Desert watering hole NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 18, 2026 puzzle

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OASIS

5 letters · Down · last seen August 18, 2026

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