Bygone anesthetic Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Bygone anesthetic that was published at Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Bygone anesthetic," and the answer is "ETHER."

This clue leads us to the solution "ETHER" because it matches the description of a "bygone anesthetic." Here is why the answer fits the clue:

1. Anesthetic: The clue tells us that we are looking for an anesthetic, which refers to a substance used to numb or put patients to sleep during medical procedures. Ether is a well-known anesthetic that was widely used in the past.
2. Bygone: The word "bygone" indicates that the anesthetic is no longer in use. While ether was a popular anesthetic in the past, it is no longer commonly used in medical practices today.

By considering these elements, it becomes clear that "ETHER" is the correct answer to the clue "Bygone anesthetic."

Definition of "ETHER"

a pleasant-smelling colourless volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is used as an anaesthetic and as a solvent or intermediate in industrial processes.

Example :

methyl t-butyl ether

nasty gases and smoke disperse into the ether

choral evensong still wafts across the ether

 The Crossword clue "Bygone anesthetic" published 34 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	9 February 2024	ETHER
L.A. Times Daily	24 January 2023	ETHER
Newsday.com	12 April 2019	ETHER
New York Times	4 July 2018	ETHER
Wall Street Journal	11 September 2017	ETHER
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	24 January 2016	ETHER
The Washington Post	27 November 2015	ETHER
Universal	13 September 2005	ETHER