ALERT
Set to 56 different clues across 97 published puzzles, most often “On the ball” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 17 November 2009.
5 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- On the ball9 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 17 November 2009
- Argus-eyed7 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 31 August 2003
- On one's toes6 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 13 April 2010
- Heads-up6 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 14 June 2007
- Tip off4 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 19 April 2007
- Open-eyed3 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 9 July 2008
- Sharp3 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 18 December 2005
- Red flag3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 19 April 2005
- Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 22 November 2010
- Ready2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 6 August 2009
- "Heads up!," e.g.2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 31 December 2008
- Warn2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 21 November 2005