Filed from 54 published puzzles

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