Crossword clue

“Midwife’s instruction”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
BREATHE
Letters7
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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Sep 22, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Midwife’s instruction” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 22, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Midwife’s instruction” clue?+

The answer is BREATHE (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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