BATTEN
Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Secure tightly, with "down"” — The New York Times, Sunday, 9 July 2006.
6 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Secure tightly, with "down"once
The New York Times — Sunday, 9 July 2006
- Close securely, with "down"once
The New York Times — Monday, 29 June 1998
- Wooden reinforcing striponce
The New York Times — Friday, 15 May 1998