Filed from 5 published puzzles

FLAILS

Set to 4 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Thrashes about” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 3 December 2008.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Thrashes about2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 3 December 2008

  • Gives a thrashingonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 10 August 2001

  • Waves wildlyonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 8 March 1997

  • Beatsonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 31 August 1996

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