Filed from 4 published puzzles

DEFAME

Set to 4 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Blacken” — The New York Times, Thursday, 5 March 2009.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Blackenonce

    The New York Times — Thursday, 5 March 2009

  • Malignonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 11 December 2007

  • Give a black eyeonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 21 January 2000

  • Knock downonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 14 April 1999

Other answers to these clues