Crossword clue
“Receiving the most rain”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
WETTESTLetters7
Starts withW
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Receiving the most rain” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 9, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with W and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Receiving the most rain” clue?+
The answer is WETTEST (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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