Filed from 7 published puzzles

BRIBE

Set to 6 different clues across 7 published puzzles, most often “Illegal inducement” — The New York Times, Monday, 25 June 2001.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Illegal inducement2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 25 June 2001

  • Payola, e.g.once

    The New York Times — Thursday, 2 July 2009

  • Kickbackonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 25 March 2008

  • "Oil"once

    The New York Times — Saturday, 27 November 2004

  • Hush moneyonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 9 July 1997

  • Payolaonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 25 October 1994