HAVEL

Set to 4 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Czech chief Vaclav” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 13 October 1999.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Czech chief Vaclavonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 13 October 1999
Noted writer-statesmanonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 12 May 1996
"A Private View" playwrightonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 28 May 1995
First president of the Czech Republiconce
The New York Times — Sunday, 25 September 1994