Caregiver known as a "nutrix" in ancient Rome

WETNURSE

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue: "She provided nourishment for infants in a way that wasn't dry." This hint: - Avoids repeating the original clue or giving away the answer. - Nudges the solver toward the idea of breastfeeding ("nourishment for infants") and the word "wet" ("wasn't dry"). - Keeps it easier than the original clue while still requiring some thought."

The clue "Caregiver known as a 'nutrix' in ancient Rome" leads to the answer "WETNURSE" through the following breakdown: 1. Definition & Historical Context: A nutrix in ancient Rome was a wet nurse, a woman employed to breastfeed and care for another's child.