ANIMIST

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Nature worshiper” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 24 May 2000.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Nature worshiperonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 May 2000
Believer of spirits in plantsonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 10 September 1995