Filed from 3 published puzzles

ENCAGE

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Pen” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 16 September 2003.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Penonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 16 September 2003

  • Confineonce

    The New York Times — Thursday, 25 November 1999

  • Lock uponce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 16 November 1994