Filed from 5 published puzzles

OPTIMAL

Set to 2 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Best” — The New York Times, Thursday, 29 November 2007.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Best4 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 29 November 2007

  • Most desirableonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 15 November 1997