Filed from 2 published puzzles

PLIGHT

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Tough spot” — The New York Times, Thursday, 20 December 2001.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Tough spotonce

    The New York Times — Thursday, 20 December 2001

  • Pickleonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 8 January 1997