Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bearing children is always painful (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "painful". The wordplay uses charade, container. CH (synonym of "children") + AY (synonym of "always") [container: "Bearing"]; definition: "painful" The answer is ACHY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Bearing children is always painful (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ACHY.