| 100% | SEEDMONEY | 9 | "And now, to discuss ___ for a new project ..." |
| 58% | GETOFFTHEGROUND | 15 | Successfully start a new project, and a hint to the starts of 18-, 23-, 52-, and 58-Across |
| 52% | THEPITT | 7 | Show about which David Ehrlich posted, "So desperate for a new episode ... I'm just gonna walk down to my local ER and watch what happens" |
| 52% | APPEALED | 8 | Asked for a new court case to reverse decision |
| 51% | SEASONTWO | 9 | *What good ratings for a new show can lead to |
| 49% | REPURPOSE | 9 | Find a new and different use for something |
| 49% | DOCK | 4 | Place for a ship to load and unload |
| 49% | GROWINGPAINS | 12 | Early struggles for a new enterprise … or a hint to the shaded squares |
| 49% | IMMIGRATE | 9 | To live in a new country for permanent residence |
| 48% | SHARONSTONE | 11 | "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?" guest who discussed her iconic "Basic Instinct" scene and her new career as a painter (2 wds.) |
| 48% | CATCONDO | 8 | Tower for a pet who likes to climb and hide |
| 47% | RAISETHEBAR | 11 | Set a new standard, and a hint to the circled letters |
| 47% | SPA | 3 | Place to go for a soak and a massage |
| 47% | SOFTOPENING | 11 | Trial run for a new restaurant, and what 16-, 25-, 34- and 51-Across all have |
| 47% | SYNC | 4 | Good thing for a film's audio and video to be in |
| 46% | CHANGINGTABLES | 14 | Furniture for new parents ... and a literal description of the circled squares (look on top of them to find this puzzle's six-letter meta answer) |
| 46% | YOUALONE | 8 | "Is now a good time for us to talk?" |
| 46% | NNW | 3 | Up and a little to the left, for short |
| 46% | REACT | 5 | Respond to a piece of news, for e.g. |
| 45% | CHANGEDIRECTION | 15 | Take a new path ... or a hint to 20-, 36-, 41- and 57-Across |
| 45% | HALLMARKHOLIDAY | 15 | Term for a celebration perceived to exist mainly to sell people cards and gifts |
| 45% | BREAKIN | 7 | On a new Tesla, this period is still needed for the tires and gearbox |
| 45% | ITSALONGSTORY | 13 | "We could be here for a bit...," and a hint to each circled word |
| 45% | WRITERSBLOCK | 12 | Problem for a wordsmith, and a clue to five figures hidden in this puzzle |
| 45% | FINGERPAINTS | 12 | Materials for a preschool artist … or a hint to 20-, 32- and 40-Across |
| 45% | NET | 3 | Internet URL ender for a webpage pertaining to Internet service providers and related technologies |
| 45% | RIGHTLYSO | 9 | For good reason, and a hint to five answers in this puzzle |
| 45% | NEEDS | 5 | Sleep and a stiff drink, among others, for new parents |
| 45% | DEC | 3 | Month that leads to a brand new year, for short |
| 45% | PITSTOP | 7 | Formula 1 car brought to a halt for new tires |