Filed from 53 published puzzles

LID

Set to 27 different clues across 53 published puzzles, most often “Topper” — The New York Times, Friday, 28 May 2010.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Topper8 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 28 May 2010

  • Top7 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 3 August 2008

  • Cover4 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 3 October 1998

  • Ceiling3 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 7 February 2010

  • Jar part3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 18 July 2007

  • Pot top3 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 3 September 2000

  • Operculum2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 8 January 2011

  • Upper limit2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 28 June 2009

  • Maximum2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 19 November 2005

  • Slangy hat2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 28 March 1999

  • Hamper partonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 11 December 2010

  • Eye protectoronce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 September 2008