Filed from 5 published puzzles

BUST

Set to 5 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Abject failure” — The New York Times, Sunday, 7 November 2004.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Abject failureonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 7 November 2004

  • Floponce

    The New York Times — Thursday, 23 January 1997

  • Statuary itemonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 9 July 1996

  • Pedestal topperonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 August 1994

  • Narc's collaronce

    The New York Times — Monday, 10 January 1994

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