Filed from 61 published puzzles

RUIN

Set to 39 different clues across 61 published puzzles, most often “Destroy” — The New York Times, Monday, 23 January 2006.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Destroy5 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 23 January 2006

  • Completely botch4 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 1 June 2005

  • Botch4 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 4 July 2004

  • Bankrupt3 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 27 June 2008

  • Archaeological site3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 17 September 2007

  • Undo3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 7 November 2005

  • Havoc3 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 10 September 2002

  • Bankruptcy2 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 25 February 2011

  • Crush2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 15 January 2009

  • Rack's partner2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 4 July 2001

  • Totally botch2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 14 March 2000

  • Pompeii, e.g.once

    The New York Times — Sunday, 31 July 2011

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