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Set to 4 different clues across 10 published puzzles, most often “Enlightened Buddhist” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 20 October 2010.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Enlightened Buddhist4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Nirvana attainer4 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 11 July 2009
Buddhist who's attained Nirvanaonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 28 August 2003
Buddhist who has attained Nirvanaonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 17 May 1998