Filed from 8 published puzzles

DAMPS

Set to 5 different clues across 8 published puzzles, most often “Deadens” — The New York Times, Sunday, 30 November 2008.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Deadens3 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 30 November 2008

  • Extinguishes2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 20 May 2003

  • Mufflesonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 13 April 2007

  • Deadens acousticallyonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 4 September 2005

  • Moistensonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 9 November 1999

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