GRENDEL

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Monster defeated by Beowulf” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 7 July 2009.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Monster defeated by Beowulfonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Cannibal of Anglo-Saxon legendonce
The New York Times — Friday, 21 December 2007
Monster slain by Beowulfonce
The New York Times — Friday, 24 October 1997