Filed from 18 published puzzles

AEGIS

Set to 8 different clues across 18 published puzzles, most often “Auspices” — The New York Times, Sunday, 31 December 2006.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Auspices5 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 31 December 2006

  • Protection4 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 9 March 2010

  • Sponsorship3 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 31 January 2006

  • Patronage2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 17 October 1999

  • Backingonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 4 February 2011

  • Supportonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 13 July 2002

  • Umbrellaonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 17 February 1998

  • Umbrella, in a manner of speakingonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 3 November 1995