Filed from 5 published puzzles

ENSCONCE

Set to 3 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Settle snugly” — The New York Times, Saturday, 10 August 2002.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Settle snugly3 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 10 August 2002
Settle securelyonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 17 November 2002
Fix firmly in placeonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 31 July 2002