ANALYTIC

Set to 4 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “___ Geometry (college course)” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 12 August 2009.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

___ Geometry (college course)once
The New York Times — Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Skilled in reasoningonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 3 August 2004
Thoughtful and logicalonce
The New York Times — Friday, 19 September 2003
Apt to break downonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 29 September 2001