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Set to 170 different clues across 257 published puzzles, most often “Double curve” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 27 July 2010.
3 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Double curve13 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 27 July 2010
- Hook shape12 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 13 April 2008
- Road curve11 times
The New York Times — Monday, 15 November 2010
- Pothook shape7 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 20 April 2010
- Twisty curve7 times
The New York Times — Monday, 21 July 2008
- Slalom curve6 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 4 July 1999
- Feminine suffix5 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 3 December 2008
- Twisty turn5 times
The New York Times — Monday, 25 September 2006
- Non-P.C. suffix5 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 13 June 2001
- Tee preceder4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 3 September 2008
- Snaky shape3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 16 September 2008
- Superman's symbol3 times
The New York Times — Monday, 7 April 2008