ESPRITS

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Lively wits” — The New York Times, Sunday, 23 January 2005.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Lively witsonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 23 January 2005
Beaux-___ (people with lively minds)once
The New York Times — Saturday, 15 December 2001