Old-time anesthetic Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 10, 2025 · 14-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between November 1996 and November 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 10, 2025 · 14-Across · 5 letters
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a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
noun
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