Filed from 6 published puzzles

STIGMAS

Set to 4 different clues across 6 published puzzles, most often “Bad marks” — The New York Times, Friday, 24 May 2002.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Bad marks2 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 24 May 2002

  • Blots2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 6 May 2000

  • Marks of shameonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 24 November 1998

  • Badges of infamyonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 2 July 1995