TIRO
Set to 7 different clues across 10 published puzzles, most often “Newbie: Var.” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 24 June 2009.
4 letters
Every clue on record, most used first
- Newbie: Var.2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 24 June 2009
- Beginner: Var.2 times
The New York Times — Thursday, 2 April 2009
- Novice: Var.2 times
The New York Times — Wednesday, 11 March 1998
- Cicero's servant and secretaryonce
The New York Times — Friday, 5 August 2011
- Rookie: Var.once
The New York Times — Thursday, 9 July 1998
- Noviceonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 8 February 1997
- Neophyte: Var.once
The New York Times — Tuesday, 26 March 1996