Cryptic crossword clue
Employ both midwives taking blood 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PHLEBOTOMY

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The straight part
We know that "taking blood" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taking blood = phlebotomy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PHLEBOTOMY mean?

PHLEBOTOMY noun
  1. The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection.

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