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Set to 6 different clues across 7 published puzzles, most often “Pianist Eubie” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 14 November 2006.

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Every clue on record, most used first

Pianist Eubie2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 14 November 2006
2007 "American Idol" runner-up ___ Lewisonce
The New York Times — Friday, 20 May 2011
Poet who wrote 48-Acrossonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 28 September 2006
Batter before Caseyonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 15 April 2001
Early Romantic Williamonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 23 December 2000
"In Cold Blood" staronce
The New York Times — Sunday, 31 July 1994