Filed from 147 published puzzles

ABLE

Set to 53 different clues across 147 published puzzles, most often “Up to the task” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 25 January 2011.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Up to the task18 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 25 January 2011

  • Fit17 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 30 December 2010

  • Competent15 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 15 November 2010

  • Skilled8 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 10 November 2004

  • Up to it7 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 21 April 2009

  • Qualified6 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 7 July 2011

  • Up to the job5 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 28 February 2011

  • Au fait5 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 29 November 2008

  • Up to snuff5 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 5 September 2007

  • Proficient4 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 9 March 2011

  • Skillful4 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 17 September 2000

  • Fully fit3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 25 June 2008