| 100% | LIFE | 4 | "For Once in My ___," timeless classic written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden, and popularized by Stevie Wonder |
| 42% | BEST | 4 | "The ___," timeless classic written by Mike Chapman and Holly Knight for Bonnie Tyler, and popularized by Tina Turner |
| 29% | WONDER | 6 | "For Once in My Life" singer Stevie |
| 29% | LOVELY | 6 | "Isn't She ___," 1976 song by Stevie Wonder and a synonym for "beautiful" |
| 29% | ELEMENTSOFSTYLE | 15 | Principles for good prose in a classic writing guide by Strunk & White … or a hint to the wardrobe assembled at 17-, 25-, 47- and 57-Across |
| 28% | STRANGER | 8 | "___ in My House," song written by Mike Reid that won the Grammy for Best Country Song in 1984 |
| 28% | JULY | 4 | "Cold Day in ___," song written by Richard Leigh and recorded by The Chicks for their 1999 album "Fly" |
| 27% | EBONYANDIVORY | 13 | Duet by Stevie Wonder and 47-Across that uses piano keys as a metaphor for racial harmony (3 wds.) |
| 26% | ANTOINEFUQUA | 12 | 14-Across and 27-Across director who directed music videos for Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Coolio in the 1990s |
| 26% | EBONY | 5 | "___ and Ivory," song by Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney |
| 26% | EBONY | 5 | "___ and Ivory" (1982 song by Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney) |
| 25% | STACI | 5 | ___ Keanan, known for her roles in "My Two Dads" and "Step by Step" |
| 25% | ONCE | 4 | "For ___ in My Life" (Stevie Wonder) |
| 24% | DEATH | 5 | First word in titles by Arthur Miller and Agatha Christie |
| 24% | ONCE | 4 | "For ___ in My Life" (Stevie Wonder song) |
| 24% | EBONYANDIVORY | 13 | 1982 single sung by Stevie Wonder and 15-Across: 3 wds. |
| 24% | STACI | 5 | ___ Keanan, known for her roles in the TV series "My Two Dads" and "Step by Step" |
| 24% | ASBESTOSIS | 10 | Long-term lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to a whitish material once used in buildings for insulation, flooring and roofing |
| 24% | PIANO | 5 | Instrument played by Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder |
| 24% | TAMLA | 5 | Record label for the Miracles and Stevie Wonder |
| 23% | IVORY | 5 | "Ebony and ___," track by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder |
| 23% | THEMISFITS | 10 | 1961 John Huston film written by Arthur Miller starring 18-Across and 32-Across (2 wds.) |
| 23% | NEHRU | 5 | Classic Fad Jacket style from the 60's, popularized by the Monkees and Beaties |
| 23% | SEALED | 6 | Partner of "signed" and "delivered" in a Stevie Wonder hit |
| 23% | BIO | 3 | Mine, in brief, includes "cruciverbalist" and "mathematician" for example |
| 22% | ITSSOEASY | 9 | Top 5 hit song for 33-Across written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty (3 wds.) |
| 22% | BLUEBAYOU | 9 | Top 5 hit song for 33-Across written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson (2 wds.) |
| 22% | EBONYANDIVORY | 13 | #1 song of 1982 by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (3 wds.) |
| 22% | TRIPLESINGLE | 12 | Term for an unimpressive stat line in basketball, popularized by Charles Barkley |