LYE
Set to 56 different clues across 76 published puzzles, most often “Caustic substance” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 23 September 2009.
3 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Caustic substance5 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 23 September 2009
- Burn cause3 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 24 April 2011
- Soapmaker's need2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 27 September 2010
- Chemical in Drano2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 3 June 2009
- Burning substance2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 10 April 2009
- Heavy-duty cleanser2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 22 October 2006
- Soap ingredient2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 10 January 2006
- Strong cleanser2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 1 May 2005
- Potassium hydroxide2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 22 July 2004
- Caustic chemical2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 21 September 2003
- Soapmaking need2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 6 August 2002
- Strong cleaner2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 7 July 2002