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Having a measure of precipitation, with little sunshine around (5)

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rainy

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(Other definitions for rainy that I've seen before include "The day one saves for" , "(Of weather) wet" , "Wet, showery" , "Save your money for this damp day" , "Save your money for a . . . . . day - to buy an umbrella?" .)

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