| 100% | LAME | 4 | "That was a ____ excuse for not finishing your assignment!" |
| 51% | ALIBI | 5 | A suspect's excuse for not being responsible |
| 50% | BRADY | 5 | "The ___ Bunch," acclaimed sitcom that was not nominated for a single Emmy |
| 50% | ALIBI | 5 | Excuse that proves you were not at a crime scene |
| 46% | ALIBI | 5 | A reason that is given for not being at a place, at a particular time |
| 45% | AMINO | 5 | Acid that is a building block for proteins |
| 44% | ORY | 3 | Letters that might be on your luggage tag if you're headed for a vacation in Paris, maybe |
| 44% | BEAR | 4 | *Make your Gingerbread village* Animal shape for a "gummy" candy that you will need to make the forest |
| 44% | REEBOK | 6 | Brand that was a title sponsor for the CrossFit Games |
| 43% | STAFFENTRANCE | 13 | Door that is not for visitors |
| 43% | LOG | 3 | (10/10) "Enjoy a ___ log as a treat for finishing all that Christmas shopping! More desserts are coming your way!" |
| 43% | TOMDOOLEY | 9 | Folk song that was a #1 hit for the Kingston Trio |
| 43% | ERG | 3 | Unit of work that is a fraction of joule, for short |
| 43% | CAR | 3 | Four-wheeler that is a popular transport option for road trips |
| 43% | GUAC | 4 | (8/8) "Now that your burrito is done, let's serve it with a side of ___ (avocado dip, for short)" |
| 43% | INS | 3 | Connections that are good for your career |
| 43% | OHIO | 4 | State that was named for a river |
| 43% | EYESORE | 7 | Something that is not a pretty sight |
| 43% | SPADE | 5 | Black card that is not a "club" |
| 43% | SPADE | 5 | Black card that is not a club |
| 43% | ACE | 3 | Card that is required for a blackjack |
| 43% | PROJECTED | 9 | Figures that are forecast for a business |
| 43% | ARENT | 5 | Is not for a lot |
| 42% | STIRITUP | 8 | Classic Bob Marley song that was a 1973 hit for Johnny Nash |
| 42% | IKOIKO | 6 | Mardi Gras song that was a 1965 hit for the Dixie Cups |
| 42% | NAM | 3 | Southeast Asian country that was a 1956-1975 war zone, for short |
| 42% | BLOWININTHEWIND | 15 | Bob Dylan song that was a #2 hit for Peter, Paul & Mary |
| 42% | PROM | 4 | School event that is a dance party, generally for high school students |
| 42% | MUSEUM | 6 | Exhibition site that is a popular spot for families during the summer |
| 42% | UPS | 3 | Pull-___ are a great exercise for your biceps |