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% THOU What you used to be (4) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
4% STONE Something used to build the first road? (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 23, 2026
4% MACY Actor William H. __ (4) Commuter Jan 23, 2026
4% TRI What the first T in TNT stands for (3) The Atlantic Jan 21, 2026
4% STEIG "Shrek!" author William (5) New York Times Jan 18, 2026
4% CALEB Bears quarterback Williams (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 17, 2026
4% TOD Horror director Williams (3) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
4% THEM The first to sew? Not us (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jan 11, 2026
4% OPEN Dentist's directive (4) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
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