KILLS

Set to 5 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Volleyball stat” — The New York Times, Thursday, 11 October 2007.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Volleyball statonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 11 October 2007
Does superbly, as a stand-up comiconce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 26 October 2004
Finishes offonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 14 September 2003
Spikes, in volleyballonce
The New York Times — Monday, 9 June 2003
Dousesonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 5 June 1999