Filed from 3 published puzzles

ALLBUT

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Nearly” — The New York Times, Monday, 4 September 2000.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Nearlyonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 4 September 2000

  • Not quiteonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 26 April 2000

  • Very nearlyonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 14 January 2000