Numbing substance used before an operation (11) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Numbing substance used before an operation (11) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ANAESTHETIC.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ANAESTHETIC Numbing substance used before an operation (11) (11)
7% LASE Operate on using a beam (4) New York Times Jul 6, 2026
6% RAN Operated (3) Commuter Aug 1, 2026
6% CIA US service that conducts covert operations (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 27, 2026
6% PRE Word used to indicate "before" (3)
6% ACID Corrosive substance that's used to frost glass (4) USA Today Jul 15, 2026
6% DROP Abandon doctor before operation (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Jun 4, 2026
5% DEAD Seen in the Clyde, a diver, numb (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 1, 2026
5% DELI Ham operator? (4) New York Times Midi Jul 23, 2026
5% AVIATE Operate a plane (6) USA Today Jul 20, 2026
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