CLOSECALL

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Occasion to say "Whew!"” — The New York Times, Friday, 25 October 1996.

9 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Occasion to say "Whew!"once
The New York Times — Friday, 25 October 1996
Strike on the outside corner, e.g.once
The New York Times — Saturday, 3 June 1995