“Native American weather-changing ritual”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Native American weather-changing ritual”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 18, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 9
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 9-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R A I N D A N C E

The answer to “Native American weather-changing ritual” is RAINDANCE

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Jun 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Native American weather-changing ritual” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RAINDANCE — a 9-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Native American weather-changing ritual”

What is the answer to “Native American weather-changing ritual” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAINDANCE — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Native American weather-changing ritual”?

The answer RAINDANCE contains 9 letters.

Was “Native American weather-changing ritual” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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