Doctor with a manuscript showing apothecaries' measures Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Doctor with a manuscript showing apothecaries' measures" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Doctor with a manuscript showing apothecaries' measures" has the answer "DRAMS". Let's break it down to understand why this answer fits the clue:

1. Doctor: The clue starts with the word "Doctor," which indicates that we are looking for a term associated with a medical professional.
2. With a manuscript: The phrase "with a manuscript" suggests that we need to combine the word associated with a doctor with another word or concept related to a manuscript.
3. Showing apothecaries' measures: The additional clue about "apothecaries' measures" indicates that we are looking for a term that relates to medicinal measurement units used in the past.

Putting it all together, the answer "DRAMS" fits perfectly. A "dram" is an old measure of weight or volume used by apothecaries to measure medicine. The clue implies that a doctor could be associated with a manuscript that includes information on apothecaries' measures such as drams.

So, today's crossword clue "Doctor with a manuscript showing apothecaries' measure" leads us to the answer "DRAMS," reflecting the connection between a doctor, a manuscript, and apothecaries' measures.

 The Crossword clue "Doctor with a manuscript showing apothecaries' measures" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	8 March 2024	DRAMS