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Set to 108 different clues across 168 published puzzles, most often “Old U.S. gas brand” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 24 August 2010.
4 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Old U.S. gas brand7 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 24 August 2010
- Sinclair rival7 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 5 October 2003
- Gas brand in Canada6 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 15 December 2009
- Petrol brand6 times
The New York Times — Friday, 17 April 2009
- Bygone U.S. gas brand5 times
The New York Times — Monday, 17 December 2007
- Canadian gas brand4 times
The New York Times — Monday, 3 May 2010
- "Put a tiger in your tank" brand3 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 11 January 2011
- Shell alternative3 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 23 October 2010
- "Happy Motoring" sloganeer3 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 14 January 2010
- Sinclair alternative3 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 30 August 2007
- Classic gas brand3 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 5 February 2006
- Cities Service competitor3 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 27 October 2004