CENTERICE

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Face-off place” — The New York Times, Saturday, 21 November 2009.

9 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Face-off placeonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 21 November 2009
Face-off spot in hockey (and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11-, 25- and 31-Down)once
The New York Times — Tuesday, 28 February 2006