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Set to 4 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “___ d'esprit (witty remark)” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 23 September 2009.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

___ d'esprit (witty remark)once
The New York Times — Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Roulette or vingt-et-unonce
The New York Times — Friday, 4 May 2007
___ de mots (pun)once
The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 March 1999
Game, in Franceonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 10 December 1996