SMEAREDON

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Not applied neatly” — The New York Times, Friday, 8 August 2008.

9 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Not applied neatlyonce
The New York Times — Friday, 8 August 2008
Like cream cheese or suntan lotiononce
The New York Times — Saturday, 6 April 2002