Filed from 44 published puzzles

SAPS

Set to 28 different clues across 44 published puzzles, most often “Drains” — The New York Times, Sunday, 8 November 2009.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Drains5 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 8 November 2009

  • Weakens4 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 19 March 2010

  • Suckers3 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 12 April 2009

  • Enervates3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 7 December 2005

  • Ninnies3 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 30 December 2001

  • Gullible sorts2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 29 June 2005

  • Easy marks2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 1 November 2004

  • Exhausts2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 1 July 2001

  • Boneheadsonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 23 March 2009

  • With 44-Across, 1940 Laurel and Hardy filmonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 18 October 2008

  • Depletes, as strengthonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 26 November 2007

  • Foolsonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 2 October 2007