Rising measure of health - it's about a foot! 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 "Rising measure of health - it's about a foot!".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Rising measure of health - it's about a foot!" corresponds to the answer "IAMB." Here's why this clue leads to the answer:

• Rising Measure of Health: In poetic terms, an iamb refers to a metrical foot used in various forms of poetry.
• About a Foot: The term "foot" in poetry represents a metrical unit, and an iamb consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, resembling the natural rise and fall of speech which is equivalent to a poetic "foot".

So, in the context of this crossword clue, the description of a rising measure of health that relates to a foot aligns perfectly with the answer "IAMB," showcasing the clever wordplay often found in crossword puzzles.

 The Crossword clue "Rising measure of health - it's about a foot!" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	2 October 2024	IAMB