Filed from 3 published puzzles

SCHMALTZ

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Goo” — The New York Times, Saturday, 26 March 2011.

8 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Gooonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 26 March 2011

  • Mushonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 9 February 2008

  • Excessive sentimentalityonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 5 December 2000