Anesthetic first used on a patient in 1842 Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 7, 2025 · 109-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 7, 2025 · 109-Across · 5 letters
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a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
noun
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