COLLET

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Rim in which a gem is set” — The New York Times, Sunday, 20 January 2008.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Rim in which a gem is setonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 20 January 2008
Enclosing rim in which a jewel is setonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 18 November 2006
Enclosing rim for a jewelonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 5 March 1995