Acid, we hear, the reason for twitches? Crossword Clue

The clue for today's The Irish News Cryptic crossword Puzzle is mentioned hereby: "Acid, we hear, the reason for twitches?", we have found possible solution below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Acid, we hear, the reason for twitches?" suggests that we are looking for a word that relates to acid and its effect on causing twitches.

The answer to this clue is "CAUSTIC". Here's why:

• Acid: The clue mentions acid, indicating that we are talking about a substance with acidic properties.
• We hear: The phrase "we hear" suggests that we should consider the auditory aspect of the clue. In this case, it means that we need to think about a word that sounds like another word.
• The reason for twitches: The phrase "the reason for twitches" provides a hint that the acid in question might be a cause of twitches or spasms.

When we consider these elements, the answer "CAUSTIC" fits the clue perfectly:

• The word "CAUSTIC" refers to a substance with corrosive or acidic properties.
• When we say the word "CAUSTIC" aloud, it sounds like "COSTICK," which is a close homophone to "CAUSTIC."
• Some strong acids can cause twitching or muscle spasms when they come into contact with the skin or other tissues, thereby connecting the answer to the reasoning behind the twitches mentioned in the clue.

So, the answer "CAUSTIC" accurately fits the given clue, describing an acid that can cause twitches and matching the auditory aspect suggested by "we hear."

Definition of "CAUSTIC"

able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action

Example :

a caustic cleaner

the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing

 The Crossword clue "Acid, we hear, the reason for twitches?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Irish News Cryptic	14 September 2018	CAUSTIC