Filed from 5 published puzzles

DOORDIE

Set to 3 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Desperate” — The New York Times, Friday, 2 July 2010.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Desperate2 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 2 July 2010

  • All-out2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 27 April 2002

  • Like a dire situationonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 4 October 2010

Other answers to these clues