WREATH

Set to 5 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Christmas garland” — The New York Times, Monday, 30 October 2006.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Christmas garlandonce
The New York Times — Monday, 30 October 2006
Year-end decorationonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 2 November 2005
Ring at the door?once
The New York Times — Saturday, 20 November 2004
Circle in a winner's circleonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 November 2002
Yule garlandonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 20 August 1997