ANTIOCH

Set to 3 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Ancient capital of Syria” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 25 May 2011.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Ancient capital of Syria2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Ohio college named for a biblical cityonce
The New York Times — Monday, 12 February 2007
Capital of ancient Syriaonce
The New York Times — Friday, 4 April 2003