GISMOS

Set to 4 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Contrivances” — The New York Times, Saturday, 28 January 1995.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Contrivances2 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 28 January 1995
Thingamabobsonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 March 2004
Beanie propellers and such: Var.once
The New York Times — Saturday, 20 September 2003
Thingies: Var.once
The New York Times — Saturday, 4 December 1999