SEAL
Set to 64 different clues across 77 published puzzles, most often “Navy commando” — The New York Times, Thursday, 17 December 2009.
4 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Navy commando3 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 17 December 2009
- Diploma feature2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 8 November 2010
- Approval indicator2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 16 September 2010
- Caulk2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 11 February 2010
- It makes an impression2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 17 December 2009
- Circus performer2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 25 January 2009
- Circus barker2 times
The New York Times — Tuesday, 8 January 2008
- Barker2 times
The New York Times — Saturday, 8 June 2002
- Gummed flap2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 30 August 1999
- Make airtight2 times
The New York Times — Monday, 4 January 1999
- Close2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 25 August 1995
- Tight closure2 times
The New York Times — Sunday, 12 December 1993