Filed from 3 published puzzles

LINCHPIN

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Key element” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 30 December 2008.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Key elementonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 30 December 2008

  • Mainstayonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 24 March 2000

  • Critical elementonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 22 May 1998

Other answers to these clues