Take a __ check (politely decline) (4)

I believe the answer is:

rain

(Other definitions for rain that I've seen before include "Falling water" , "The ---, it ---eth every day (T.Night)" , "Precipitation" , "Cats and dogs?" , "previous rule?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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