Filed from 80 published puzzles

ROD

Set to 54 different clues across 80 published puzzles, most often “Engine part” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 18 November 2008.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Engine part5 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 18 November 2008

  • Fishing pole4 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 15 November 2010

  • Staff4 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 18 May 2006

  • Curtain holder4 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 15 August 2005

  • Reel's partner3 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 21 July 2009

  • Heater3 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 1 October 2000

  • Retinal cell2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 12 September 2007

  • Reactor part2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 26 August 2007

  • Pistol, slangily2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 26 March 2006

  • 16 1/2 feet2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 15 June 2005

  • Symbol of punishment2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 17 May 2003

  • Towel holder2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 15 May 2003

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