ASCENDANT

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Rising” — The New York Times, Sunday, 20 November 2005.

9 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Risingonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 20 November 2005
Like certain signs in horoscopesonce
The New York Times — Friday, 8 September 1995