Filed from 2 published puzzles

ESCALATES

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Steps up” — The New York Times, Friday, 9 February 2007.

9 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Steps uponce

    The New York Times — Friday, 9 February 2007

  • Gets worseonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 11 July 2003

Other answers to these clues