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Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Tulip-growing center of Holland” — The New York Times, Thursday, 17 September 2009.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Tulip-growing center of Hollandonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 17 September 2009
Crinkly gauzeonce
The New York Times — Friday, 21 April 1995
Gauze fabriconce
The New York Times — Sunday, 28 August 1994