IMPEDES
Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Bars” — The New York Times, Friday, 11 July 2008.
7 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Barsonce
The New York Times — Friday, 11 July 2008
- Slows downonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 30 November 2003
- Ties uponce
The New York Times — Sunday, 3 August 1997