Filed from 3 published puzzles

AMATIVE

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “In the mood” — The New York Times, Saturday, 5 October 2002.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • In the moodonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 5 October 2002

  • Ardentonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 25 October 1997

  • Affectionateonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 2 June 1996