Filed from 2 published puzzles

ABDICATE

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Step down” — The New York Times, Monday, 13 September 1999.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Step downonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 13 September 1999

  • Relinquishonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 17 September 1994