| 100% | CATS | 4 | "Raining ___ and dogs," idiom with a natural phenomenon that is used to describe torrential weather |
| 69% | FACE | 4 | "___ like thunder," British idiom with a natural phenomenon that is used to describe a furious person |
| 68% | NEVER | 5 | "Lightning ___ strikes the same place twice," idiom with a natural phenomenon that is used to describe a rare event |
| 65% | UNDER | 5 | "To be snowed ___," idiom with a natural phenomenon that is used to describe an overload of work |
| 56% | WIND | 4 | "To get ___ of," idiom with a natural phenomenon that is used when you find out a secret |
| 49% | CLOUD | 5 | "Every ___ has a silver lining," idiom with a natural phenomenon that is used by optimists |
| 40% | SHOWY | 5 | A word used to describe someone who is flamboyant and theatrical (rhymes with "snowy") |
| 39% | BRASS | 5 | "As bold as ___," phrase that is used to describe a "know-it-all" |
| 38% | TEAK | 4 | Wood that is used to build ships and furniture (rhymes with "weak) |
| 36% | TELEPHONE | 9 | Device with keys that is used to call a friend |
| 35% | DINGHY | 6 | Open boat with a mast and sails that can be used for racing |
| 35% | PLEASANT | 8 | Word to describe good weather that is a synonym for "beautiful" |
| 34% | DOGS | 4 | "Raining cats and ___," weather related idiom that means to rain excessively |
| 34% | CHAOS | 5 | Controlled ___, oxymoron used to describe a situation that seems to be out of control but has some factors in control |
| 34% | GRAPE | 5 | Fruit used to make wine, and that may be used as flavoring for a purple popsicle |
| 33% | STEEL | 5 | Nerves of ___, phrase that is used to describe an extremely calm person |
| 33% | OIL | 3 | A refined resource that is used to cook |
| 33% | GONG | 4 | A massive bell that is hit with a mallet, usually used to signify the start of something |
| 33% | TEAK | 4 | Wood that is used to build ships and furniture |
| 33% | THUMB | 5 | Hand digit that is used to hitch a ride |
| 33% | KINDLING | 8 | Small twigs that are used to start a campfire |
| 33% | ANTEATER | 8 | Toothless termite hunter with a long nose and a tongue that can be up to 2-feet long |
| 33% | HEAT | 4 | With 53-Across, weather phenomenon with trapped warmth, and a hint to this puzzle's circled letters |
| 32% | CAT | 3 | Tortoiseshell ___, feline with a colorful coat that is believed to bring good luck and money |
| 32% | SALT | 4 | Common seasoning that is used to make a chocolate yule log |
| 32% | BUN | 3 | Hot dog bread type that may be stuffed with meat, veggies, and more for a baozi |
| 32% | STYLUS | 6 | Ancient tool that was used to write on 20a and on parchment |
| 32% | RASH | 4 | An unsafe, hasty decision. Can also be used to describe a dangerous driver |
| 32% | ENGINE | 6 | Steam ___, industrial revolution invention that was used to power factories, ships, and locomotives |
| 32% | CLIMBING | 8 | Sport ___, sport that will debut in the 2020 Olympics and requires contestants to ascend a steep wall with their hands and feet |