Filed from 3 published puzzles

EXC

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “A+: Abbr.” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 1 October 2008.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • A+: Abbr.once

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 1 October 2008

  • Tops: Abbr.once

    The New York Times — Sunday, 25 July 2004

  • First-rate: Abbr.once

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 25 March 1997