Filed from 2 published puzzles

PRETEXT

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Subterfuge” — The New York Times, Saturday, 12 August 1995.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Subterfugeonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 12 August 1995

  • Excuseonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 4 September 1994