Word before date or dance (4)

I believe the answer is:

rain

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

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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