Filed from 3 published puzzles

BLUEJAY

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Toronto ballplayer” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 3 August 2004.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Toronto ballplayeronce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 3 August 2004
Colorful crested birdonce
The New York Times — Monday, 27 May 2002
Colorful, crested birdonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 24 June 1997