In 1846, what was first used as an anaesthetic by dentist William Morton? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ETHER In 1846, what was first used as an anaesthetic by dentist William Morton? (5) (5)
4% DRILL Dentist's tool (5) (5) Mirror Classic Mar 1, 2026
4% AAH "Say ___" (dentist's request) (3)
4% ALTOGETHER Quite good anaesthetic agent bolstering singer (10) The Times Cryptic Feb 26, 2026
4% ORAL Like hygiene at a dentist's clinic (4)
4% STUART William and Mary's house (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 23, 2026
4% MACY William of "Shameless" (4) TV Feb 15, 2026
4% LIME What's used to catch birds in tree (4) The Times Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
4% HEARST Publisher William Randolph __ (6) LA Times Daily Feb 10, 2026
4% NUMBER Possibly one anaesthetic? (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 9, 2026
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