Things that rain might ruin

PLANS

Think of what people often say gets "washed out" when bad weather rolls in—especially when they were really counting on things going smoothly.

The clue "Things that rain might ruin" plays on the common phrase "rain on your parade," which means something that spoils your plans. Here, "rain" isn’t just literal weather—it hints at how unexpected problems can disrupt what you’ve arranged. The answer "PLANS" fits because rain (or bad luck) often messes up schedules, outings, or carefully made arrangements. It’s a straightforward but clever way to tie weather to something intangible that can be ruined.