Cryptic crossword clue
Dry and bitter lacking tiniest hint of compassion

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ARID

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The straight part
We know that "Dry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dry = arid.
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What does ARID mean?

ARID adjective
  1. Very dry.
  2. Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.
  3. Devoid of value.

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