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