CLANCY

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often "Rainbow Six" author — The New York Times, Sunday, 22 August 2010.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

"Rainbow Six" authoronce
The New York Times — Sunday, 22 August 2010
Best-selling author of "Debt of Honor"once
The New York Times — Friday, 12 October 2001
"Patriot Games" creatoronce
The New York Times — Friday, 17 November 1995