OILLIT

Set to 2 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Like some old-fashioned lamps” — The New York Times, Saturday, 13 October 2007.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Like some old-fashioned lamps3 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 13 October 2007
Like some old lampsonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 26 July 2008