CRAPE
Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Mourning band” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 8 October 1997.
5 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Mourning bandonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 8 October 1997
- Symbol of mourningonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 5 May 1996
- Decorating ribbononce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 28 June 1995