Wet blankets are a metaphor for people who spoil the fun of others. The crossword solutions for this term include SPOILSPORTS (11 letters), SLEETS (6 letters), DRIPS (5 letters), MISTS (5 letters), and KILLJOYS (8 letters). SPOILSPORTS refers to people who ruin the enjoyment of others, while SLEETS, DRIPS, and MISTS all refer to different forms of precipitation. Finally, KILLJOYS are people who take pleasure in spoiling the fun of others.