Filed from 63 published puzzles

MEAT

Set to 41 different clues across 63 published puzzles, most often “Crux” — The New York Times, Friday, 25 March 2011.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Crux6 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 25 March 2011

  • Gist6 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 4 March 2009

  • Vegetarian's no-no5 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 3 August 2009

  • Butcher's stock4 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 14 October 2009

  • Substance3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 23 June 2010

  • Cold cuts, e.g.2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 2 June 2004

  • Spam, ham or lamb2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 9 October 2001

  • Potatoes' partner2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 27 August 2001

  • Essenceonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 3 July 2011

  • ___ and 38-Downonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 15 November 2010

  • Coconut filleronce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 31 October 2010

  • Nut partonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 27 August 2010

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