Filed from 3 published puzzles

HINTED

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Suggested” — The New York Times, Sunday, 1 February 2009.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Suggestedonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 1 February 2009
Not explicitonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 16 May 2004
Didn't come right out and sayonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 10 October 2002

Other answers to these clues

OPINED6 letters