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Set to 3 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Shrink with fear” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 3 December 2002.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Shrink with fear2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 3 December 2002
Bouquet : pheasants :: covey : ___once
The New York Times — Thursday, 25 November 2010
California's state birdonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 11 July 2007