ALPHA
Set to 31 different clues across 36 published puzzles, most often “Series opener” — The New York Times, Friday, 17 December 2010.
5 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Series opener2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 17 December 2010
- Leader of the pack2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 23 July 2009
- Part of many stars' names2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 19 February 2006
- Beginning2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 2 September 2004
- Omega's opposite2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 15 March 2004
- With 11-Down, leadersonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 17 July 2011
- Greek leader?once
The New York Times — Wednesday, 1 July 2009
- Aonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 4 January 2009
- Beta precederonce
The New York Times — Monday, 13 October 2008
- Kind of staronce
The New York Times — Sunday, 15 January 2006
- Leader of the pack?once
The New York Times — Friday, 16 September 2005
- First of a seriesonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 3 April 2005