Filed from 3 published puzzles

EARLIEST

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “First” — The New York Times, Thursday, 29 April 1999.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Firstonce

    The New York Times — Thursday, 29 April 1999

  • First in timeonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 15 June 1998

  • Most promptonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 2 August 1995