The Clue
Word after "ppd." on a sports page (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RAIN
Tags
Notes
The answer RAIN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
RAIN as a noun:
1. (rain, rainfall) = water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
2. (rain, rainwater) = drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
3. (rain, pelting) = anything happening rapidly or in quick successive; "a rain of bullets"; "a pelting of insults"
RAIN as a verb:
1. (rain, rain down) = precipitate as rain; "If it rains much more, we can expect some flooding"