Filed from 88 published puzzles

STAB

Set to 42 different clues across 88 published puzzles, most often “Attempt” — The New York Times, Sunday, 26 December 2010.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Attempt16 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 26 December 2010

  • Knife7 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 2 August 2010

  • Wild guess7 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 23 January 2007

  • Pierce6 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 26 October 2010

  • Try6 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 2 June 2009

  • Knife wound3 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 7 June 2011

  • Lance2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 18 March 2010

  • Puncture2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 4 July 2007

  • Stick2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 13 January 2005

  • Shot2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 11 August 2004

  • Poke holes in2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 6 February 2003

  • Bayonet2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 16 March 2002