and 23: Female line of a branch of descent Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "and 23: Female line of a branch of descent." The answer to this clue is "DISTAFF."

Let's break down the clue to understand why the answer is "DISTAFF":

1. and 23: This part of the clue indicates that we need to combine two pieces of information. In this case, we should consider both the word "and" and the number 23.
2. Female line: This suggests that we are looking for a word related to women or females.
3. Branch of descent: This indicates that the answer should be a term related to family or ancestry.

When we put all the information together, we find that "DISTAFF" is the suitable answer for this clue. Here's the explanation:

1. The word "and" and the number 23 combine to form a single clue, indicating that we need to look for a word that corresponds to this combined information.
2. The term "distaff" refers to a tool used in spinning, and historically, spinning was mainly associated with women. It is used metaphorically to represent the female or maternal side of a family or lineage.
3. In the context of a branch of descent, the word "distaff" indicates the female line or the ancestral line through the female members of a family.

Therefore, based on the information provided in the clue, "DISTAFF" is the correct answer that fits the criteria of representing the female line of a branch of descent.

Definition of "DISTAFF"

a stick or spindle on to which wool or flax is wound for spinning.

Example :

marriage is still the passport to distaff power

 The Crossword clue "and 23: Female line of a branch of descent" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph General Knowledge	18 September 2016	DISTAFF