Filed from 2 published puzzles

ABUSIVE

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Cruel” — The New York Times, Friday, 22 October 2004.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Cruelonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 22 October 2004

  • Beastlyonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 4 April 1998