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Set to 46 different clues across 68 published puzzles, most often “Clinches” — The New York Times, Sunday, 26 October 2008.
4 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Clinches9 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 26 October 2008
- Sews up3 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 February 2008
- Does in3 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 24 June 2006
- Summer treats3 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 7 May 2006
- Puts away2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 November 2010
- Decorates, as a cake2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 4 November 2009
- Cool treats2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 19 June 2007
- Secures2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 24 March 2006
- Summer coolers2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 24 January 2005
- Frosts, as a cake2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 3 November 2003
- Boardwalk treats2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 5 February 2003
- Ensures, slangily2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 4 December 2002