The crossword solutions for the term FUND-RAISERS SPOILED BY SHOWERS is TENKS, which stands for 'thank you.' Fund-raisers are events or activities that are organized to raise money for a particular cause. Unfortunately, these events can be spoiled by unexpected showers of rain. In this case, the solution to the crossword is to express gratitude for the effort put into the fund-raiser, even if it was unsuccessful due to the weather.