FANNER

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Strike-throwing pitcher” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 26 April 2006.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Strike-throwing pitcheronce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 26 April 2006
"Cleopatra" extraonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 23 March 1997
One who completely misses the ballonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 24 October 1995