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Set to 176 different clues across 239 published puzzles, most often “Canal site” — The New York Times, Friday, 14 June 2002.
3 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Canal site10 times
The New York Times — Friday, 14 June 2002
- Attention9 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 14 April 2011
- Place for a plug6 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 27 January 2009
- Musical gift5 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 12 November 2008
- Listener4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 18 May 2011
- Pitcher part4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 6 July 2005
- Audience4 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 15 August 2004
- Musician's asset3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 8 March 2011
- Canal locale3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 30 September 2008
- Drum site3 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 12 December 2007
- Musical talent3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 22 February 2005
- Corn serving3 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 30 December 2001