ELO

Set to 92 different clues across 152 published puzzles, most often "Do Ya" rock grp. — The New York Times, Tuesday, 17 November 2009.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

"Do Ya" rock grp.6 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 17 November 2009
"Xanadu" grp.5 times
The New York Times — Monday, 15 November 2010
"Shine a Little Love" rock grp.5 times
The New York Times — Monday, 12 July 2010
"Telephone Line" rock grp.5 times
The New York Times — Monday, 17 May 2010
"Evil Woman" band, for short5 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 29 September 2009
"Evil Woman" grp.5 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 8 July 2007
"Xanadu" rock grp.5 times
The New York Times — Monday, 16 June 2003
"Xanadu" band, for short4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 8 July 2009
"Xanadu" rock group4 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 8 January 2004
"Turn to Stone" grp.3 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 1 June 2011
"Don't Bring Me Down" grp.3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 9 February 2010
"Strange Magic" band, for short3 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 10 March 2007