OKS
Set to 24 different clues across 54 published puzzles, most often “Green-lights” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 21 June 2011.
3 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Green-lights9 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 21 June 2011
- Approves6 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 18 May 2008
- Green lights4 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 9 September 2010
- Authorizes4 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 27 February 2008
- Accepts3 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 23 December 2006
- Rubber-stamps3 times
The New York Times — Friday, 21 July 2006
- Endorses3 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 25 February 1999
- Gives the thumbs-up2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 21 July 2010
- Gives the green light2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 19 March 2007
- Some nods2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 September 2006
- Gives the nod2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 18 July 2004
- Sanctions2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 14 October 1999