GEM
Set to 42 different clues across 54 published puzzles, most often “Beauty” — The New York Times, Saturday, 8 March 2008.
3 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Beauty4 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 8 March 2008
- Sparkler4 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 28 June 2007
- Jewel3 times
The New York Times — Monday, 7 August 2006
- Treasure3 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 27 July 2002
- Tourmaline, e.g.2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 25 March 2008
- Masterpiece2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 5 November 2000
- Perfect instanceonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 9 June 2011
- Peachonce
The New York Times — Friday, 24 September 2010
- Absolute beautyonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 29 November 2009
- Ruby, for oneonce
The New York Times — Monday, 20 October 2008
- Cameo, e.g.once
The New York Times — Tuesday, 13 May 2008
- Baguette, for oneonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 7 October 2007