AMERCES

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Punishes arbitrarily” — The New York Times, Saturday, 27 March 2004.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Punishes arbitrarilyonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 27 March 2004
Slaps a fine ononce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 24 March 1998
Punishes with arbitrary penaltiesonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 13 October 1996