LICORICE

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Center of Good & Plenty candy” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 2 February 2011.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Center of Good & Plenty candyonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Food that usually comes in red or blackonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 27 May 2010