Filed from 2 published puzzles

DRYEST

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Least exciting” — The New York Times, Saturday, 20 September 2008.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Least excitingonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 20 September 2008
Most in need of a moisturizeronce
The New York Times — Saturday, 17 May 1997

Other answers to these clues

DEADEST7 letters
TAMEST6 letters