Filed from 2 published puzzles

EXPLODES

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Goes off” — The New York Times, Saturday, 14 January 2006.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Goes offonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 14 January 2006

  • Loses itonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 3 May 1997