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Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “King slain by Samuel” — The New York Times, Thursday, 23 November 1995.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

King slain by Samuelonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 23 November 1995
Magistrate in Dryden's "Absalom and Achitophel"once
The New York Times — Friday, 22 July 1994