Bird to measure plant Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Bird to measure plant" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "Bird to measure plant" and the answer for this clue is "CUCKOOPINT". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

• Cuckoo: The word "bird" in the clue suggests that we are looking for a type of bird. The cuckoo is a bird known for its distinct call and behavior of laying its eggs in the nests of other birds. It fits the description of a bird.
• Pint: The word "measure" in the clue suggests that we need a unit of measurement. In this case, "pint" is a unit of measurement for liquids. It is commonly used to measure volume. Here, it is used metaphorically to indicate a certain bird's affinity for a specific type of plant.
• Cuckoopint: When we combine the two parts of the clue, "cuckoo" and "pint," we get the answer "cuckoopint." Cuckoopint refers to the plant Arum maculatum, also known as lords-and-ladies or wild arum. The plant is poisonous and has distinctive arrowhead-shaped leaves. It is commonly associated with cuckoo birds as they are known to eat its berries. The reference to "bird to measure plant" indicates the connection between cuckoo birds and the cuckoopint plant.

Thus, "cuckoopint" is the correct answer that satisfies the clue "Bird to measure plant." It represents the association between cuckoo birds and the specific plant they interact with.

 The Crossword clue "Bird to measure plant" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	16 December 2023	CUCKOOPINT