AGAR
Set to 63 different clues across 109 published puzzles, most often “Food thickener” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 19 July 2011.
4 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Food thickener13 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 19 July 2011
- Lab gel5 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 23 December 2010
- Thickening agent5 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 5 November 2006
- Petri dish gel4 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 8 March 2011
- Seaweed product4 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 4 September 2007
- Petri dish filler4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 14 September 2005
- Ice cream thickener4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 12 May 2004
- Seaweed substance4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 17 April 2002
- Culture medium3 times
The New York Times — Friday, 29 April 2011
- Biology lab supply3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 18 August 2009
- Gelatin substitute3 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 2 July 2008
- Gel made from seaweed2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 10 January 2010