What is the answer to "Anesthetic of the past" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Anesthetic of the past" is ETHER (5 letters).

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Anesthetic of the past WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 31, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ETHER

5 letters · Down · last seen July 31, 2026

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