Filed from 2 published puzzles

DISCERNS

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Perceives” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 11 January 2005.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Perceivesonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 11 January 2005
Sees the differenceonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 26 January 2002

Other answers to these clues

GRASPS6 letters
SEES4 letters