Filed from 89 published puzzles

BEE

Set to 67 different clues across 89 published puzzles, most often “Spell-off” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 18 May 2011.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Spell-off8 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 18 May 2011

  • Honey maker4 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 4 July 2011

  • Quilting party4 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 11 May 2009

  • Buzzer4 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 7 January 2007

  • Drone, e.g.2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 29 June 2011

  • Comb maker2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 30 July 2008

  • Royal jelly maker2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 23 September 2007

  • Wax producer2 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 15 January 1999

  • Busy one2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 30 November 1997

  • Stinger2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 5 November 1997

  • Cell occupantonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 16 April 2011

  • Apiphobiac's fearonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 6 March 2011