Filed from 9 published puzzles

WHETS

Set to 5 different clues across 9 published puzzles, most often “Sharpens” — The New York Times, Monday, 12 May 2003.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Sharpens3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 12 May 2003

  • Stimulates3 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 1 June 1999

  • Works on the edgeonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 13 June 2004

  • Puts an edge ononce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 23 October 2002

  • Uses a stroponce

    The New York Times — Thursday, 16 February 1995