Anesthetic since the 1840s Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 15, 2022 · 55-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 15, 2022 · 55-Down · 5 letters
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a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
noun
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