A light shower is a type of precipitation that is characterized by a light rain or mist. The crossword solutions for the term 'light shower' are PRISM (5 letters), SPRINKLE (8 letters), and PLACIDRAIN (10 letters). PRISM refers to the refraction of light, which is what happens when light passes through water droplets in the atmosphere. SPRINKLE is a term used to describe a light rain or mist. Finally, PLACIDRAIN is a combination of two words, placid and rain, which together describe a gentle, peaceful rain.