CYD

Set to 7 different clues across 20 published puzzles, most often “Dancer Charisse” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 20 April 2011.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Dancer Charisse12 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Charisse of "Silk Stockings"2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Charisse of "Singin' in the Rain"2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Fred's "Silk Stockings" co-star, 1957once
The New York Times — Saturday, 25 June 2005
Children's book illustrator Mooreonce
The New York Times — Friday, 18 March 2005
Dance Charisseonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 14 December 1994
One of Fred's partnersonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 9 April 1994