Filed from 43 published puzzles

ADEPT

Set to 20 different clues across 43 published puzzles, most often “Skilled” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 31 December 2008.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Skilled6 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 31 December 2008

  • Skillful6 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 21 August 2006

  • Crack4 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 6 August 2010

  • Expert4 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 12 October 2006

  • Masterful3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 11 November 2009

  • Highly skilled3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 22 June 2009

  • Good (at)3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 August 2008

  • Proficient2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 15 January 2008

  • More than capableonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 5 February 2010

  • Highly capableonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 30 May 2005

  • Crackerjackonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 3 December 2004

  • Very skilledonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 23 September 2002