DELAWARE

Set to 4 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “State nicknamed "Small Wonder"” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 6 October 2004.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

State nicknamed "Small Wonder"once
The New York Times — Wednesday, 6 October 2004
River that was notably crossed on Christmas 1776once
The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 February 2002
Early admission?once
The New York Times — Saturday, 10 March 2001
Trenton's riveronce
The New York Times — Thursday, 13 August 1998