FLIPS

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Decides by chance” — The New York Times, Friday, 27 April 2001.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Decides by chanceonce
The New York Times — Friday, 27 April 2001
What each word of six or more letters in this puzzle doesonce
The New York Times — Monday, 20 July 1998