Bear witness to midwives expression of pain Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Bear witness to midwives expression of pain".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Bear witness to midwives expression of pain" is a cryptic clue that requires some deciphering. Let's break down the clue and analyze it to understand why the answer is "VOUCH".

1. "Bear witness" suggests that we are looking for a word related to testifying or affirming something.
2. "Midwives expression of pain" signifies that we need to consider the letters or sounds associated with the word "pain" and combine it with the previous clue.

Combining these insights, the answer "VOUCH" becomes clear:

• The term "bear witness" is often used in legal context and refers to testifying in favor or support of something or someone.
• The word "pain" sounds like "ouch," and "midwives expression of pain" hints at an informal or colloquial way of expressing it.

Therefore, when we combine the idea of bearing witness with the expression "ouch," we get the word "VOUCH," which represents affirming or testifying to something. The connection is found by using wordplay and understanding the various elements of the clue.

By following these steps and analyzing the clue carefully, we arrive at the answer "VOUCH." Remember, crossword puzzles challenge our linguistic and analytical skills, and solving them provides a sense of satisfaction and mental exercise. Enjoy cracking the rest of the crossword!

Definition of "VOUCH"

assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described

Example :

the explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can vouch for its efficiency

he was refused entrance until someone could vouch for him

 The Crossword clue "Bear witness to midwives expression of pain" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	31 October 2019	VOUCH