JOSEPH

Set to 4 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Nativity figure” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 9 September 2009.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Nativity figure2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Important figure in the Gospelsonce
The New York Times — Friday, 14 September 2007
Coat of many colors weareronce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 22 December 1998
Famed Nez Perce chiefonce
The New York Times — Friday, 23 February 1996