Filed from 3 published puzzles

EASER

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Reliever” — The New York Times, Sunday, 5 June 2011.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Relieveronce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 5 June 2011

  • Sootheronce

    The New York Times — Monday, 13 June 2005

  • Assuaging agentonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 4 October 2002