DAHLS

Set to 3 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Arlene and Roald” — The New York Times, Thursday, 22 August 2002.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Arlene and Roald2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 22 August 2002
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" author and familyonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 30 April 2011
Author of "The Gremlins" and namesakesonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 7 October 2006