Filed from 4 published puzzles

VYING

Set to 3 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “In competition” — The New York Times, Thursday, 4 September 1997.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • In competition2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 4 September 1997

  • Competingonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 30 March 2010

  • In contentiononce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 17 November 1999