HEADCOLD

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Cause of congestion” — The New York Times, Sunday, 4 October 2009.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Cause of congestiononce
The New York Times — Sunday, 4 October 2009
Ailment that may cause sneezingonce
The New York Times — Monday, 16 October 2006