SAMOS

Set to 4 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “It's north of the Dodecanese Islands” — The New York Times, Saturday, 28 March 2009.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

It's north of the Dodecanese Islandsonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 28 March 2009
Island birthplace of Epicurusonce
The New York Times — Friday, 17 November 2000
Island in the Delian Leagueonce
The New York Times — Thursday, 16 November 1995
Aegean island, home of the despot Polycratesonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 25 March 1995