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)
5% TRIAL Examination of cavity without anaesthetic at first (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 22, 2026
4% E ____ Williams of music (1) USA Today Quick Jul 25, 2026
4% ANDY ____ Williams of music (4) USA Today Quick Jul 25, 2026
4% VAT What you might be dyeing to use? (3) Universal Jul 25, 2026
4% SHELL What SpongeBob uses as a telephone (5) New York Times Mini Jul 24, 2026
4% OAR What you use to paddle a boat (3)
4% AAH "Say ___!" (dentist's request) (3) Universal Jul 21, 2026
4% THOU What you used to be? (4) Universal Jul 15, 2026
4% FINNS The first people to use saunas (5) USA Today Jul 14, 2026
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