Filed from 2 published puzzles

MASTICATE

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Make easier to swallow” — The New York Times, Saturday, 3 January 1998.

9 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Make easier to swallowonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 3 January 1998
Chewonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 29 October 1994

Other answers to these clues

DIP3 letters
GNAW4 letters
SUGARCOAT9 letters