Weathered, as a storm

Once upon a time, there was a seasoned captain named Jack who navigated the stormy seas. He was known for his ability to withstand even the fiercest of squalls. One day, he was sailing with a group of tourists when a massive storm hit them. The sea was rough and the winds were strong, but Captain Jack remained calm.

As the storm raged on, his passengers asked how he was able to handle such difficult conditions. Captain Jack simply replied, “I rode it out.” The passengers were confused, thinking he meant he had ridden a jet ski or some other watercraft, but he clarified that “riding it out” meant he had weathered the storm and safely navigated the ship through the rough waters.

From that day on, “RODEOUT” became synonymous with weathering a storm. The crossword clue “Weathered, as a storm” was the perfect clue for “RODEOUT,” as it symbolized Captain Jack’s ability to stay steady and navigate through tough times.