Filed from 17 published puzzles

WIELD

Set to 8 different clues across 17 published puzzles, most often “Exercise” — The New York Times, Saturday, 12 January 2008.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Exercise5 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 12 January 2008

  • Manipulate3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 16 October 2006

  • Handle3 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 12 April 2003

  • Brandish2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 10 March 2003

  • Handle, as a toolonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 2 May 2011

  • Bring to bearonce

    The New York Times — Thursday, 8 May 2008

  • Exert, as influenceonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 27 January 2008

  • Handle skillfullyonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 3 April 2002

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