What is the answer to "Rain cats and dogs"?

The most common answer is POUR. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Rain cats and dogs Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Rain cats and dogs? The New Yorker crossword from August 13, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Rain cats and dogs Crossword Answer

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Rain cats and dogs Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Rain cats and dogs" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Rain cats and dogs" crossword clue is POUR. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Rain cats and dogs" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of POUR?

The word POUR means: cause to run. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Rain cats and dogs".