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ANGER5 lettersrecorded 8 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 5 April 2009, set by Charles M. Deber — TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS.

Also in 7 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1996–2007.

RILE4 lettersrecorded 4 times for this clue

The New York Times, Wednesday, 3 January 2007, set by Kim Seidl.

Also in 3 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1998–2003.

IRE3 lettersrecorded 3 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 8 October 2006, set by Fred Piscop — TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY.

Also in 2 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1997–2001.

IRK3 lettersrecorded 3 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 18 July 2004, set by Seth A. Abel — AMBIGUOUS JOB RECOMMENDATIONS.

Also in 2 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1999–2000.

MIFF4 lettersrecorded 3 times for this clue

The New York Times, Friday, 17 September 2010, set by Jonah Kagan and Brown University '13.

Also in 2 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1999–2009.

START5 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 22 September 1996, set by Cathy Allis Millhauser — M-M-M.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 1994.

STEAM5 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 28 November 1998, set by Gilbert H. Ludwig.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 1994.

ANNOY5 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 17 May 2001, set by David J. Kahn.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 1996.

DRIVE5 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 20 February 1997, set by David J. Kahn.