Filed from 150 published puzzles

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Set to 105 different clues across 150 published puzzles, most often “Spots” — The New York Times, Sunday, 18 April 2010.

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Every clue on record, most used first

  • Spots11 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 18 April 2010

  • Commercials10 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 21 February 2011

  • Pitches8 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 2 July 2008

  • Plugs4 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 19 July 2007

  • TV spots3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 4 February 2008

  • Magazine revenue source3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 2 October 2006

  • Classifieds3 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 4 June 1996

  • Words from sponsors2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 16 December 2008

  • Show stoppers2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 1 July 2007

  • Some are personal2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 8 February 2007

  • Zappers' targets2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 3 August 2006

  • Pop-ups, e.g.2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 21 May 2006