PREDATING
Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Antecedent to” — The New York Times, Thursday, 7 December 2000.
9 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Antecedent toonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 7 December 2000
- Beforeonce
The New York Times — Monday, 3 August 1998