Filed from 13 published puzzles

WEARS

Set to 8 different clues across 13 published puzzles, most often “Is tiresome” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 11 August 2010.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Is tiresome3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 11 August 2010

  • Becomes frayed3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 3 December 2007

  • Has on2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 13 February 2006

  • Modelsonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 26 September 2008

  • Proves durableonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 13 August 2005

  • Taxesonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 14 February 1999

  • Deterioratesonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 7 March 1998

  • Enduresonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 6 July 1994

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