Filed from 3 published puzzles

DARKEST

Set to 2 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Most dismal” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 12 January 2011.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Most dismal2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 12 January 2011

  • Worst, hour-wiseonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 25 November 2000