Sahara Is Derived From the Arabic Word for This

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from The 1950s, Group 1809, Puzzle 2 (Nuclear Power).

Question

Sahara Is Derived From the Arabic Word for This

Answer

DESERT

Word Meaning:

DESERT — A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.

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Sahara is derived from the Arabic word for this The 1950s Answers