Filed from 6 published puzzles

USELESS

Set to 5 different clues across 6 published puzzles, most often “Vain” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 31 August 1994.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Vain2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 31 August 1994

  • Of no valueonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 6 July 2005

  • Futileonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 4 April 2005

  • Like a fifth wheelonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 3 March 1996

  • Sisypheanonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 7 January 1995

Other answers to these clues