Old anesthetic crossword clue

Answer
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ETHER

ETHER — the 5-letter solution to “Old anesthetic”, entered at 5 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 21, 2026.

About this clue

“Old anesthetic” appeared as 5 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 21, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 4, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
5 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Old anesthetic”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the answer to “Old anesthetic” is ETHER — 5 letters, entered at 5 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Old anesthetic” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ETHER, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with E.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.