| 100% | POWERHOUSE | 10 | "The mitochondria is the ___ of the cell," famous line heard during Biology that is a funny and unexpected memory from school |
| 35% | EGG | 3 | ___ drop contest, modern science experiment that had fun structures built for protection and is an unexpected memory from school |
| 34% | CITY | 4 | "Sex and the ___," 2008 romantic comedy film that was a continuation of the famous eponymous TV series |
| 34% | BACON | 5 | Meat from the back and sides of a pig that is dried, salted and sometimes smoked |
| 32% | HEYCANIGETALIFT | 15 | Request from someone who needs a ride, or a request that can be made of the starts of 17-, 24-, and 43-Across |
| 32% | BRIE | 4 | Grayish white cheese that originated from a French region of the same name and is considered to be in a low lactose range of 0-2% |
| 31% | FROG | 4 | Amphibian that was found at school labs for dissection (you can sit this one out now) and is an unexpected memory from school |
| 31% | ACTAFOOL | 8 | Single from Ludacris that was part of the soundtrack for "2 Fast 2 Furious," and was also nominated for a Grammy: 3 wds. |
| 31% | ASANA | 5 | Yoga position like the ones at 9a and 15d that you will encounter during a day of practicing yoga |
| 31% | NUDE | 4 | Second single from Radiohead's album in 18a, that had a different title originally and was supposed to be part of the album "OK Computer" |
| 30% | BOTH | 4 | "It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was ___," famous last line of "Charlotte's Web" |
| 30% | LIBERTY | 7 | The Statue of ___, symbol of alliance that was a gift from France to the US |
| 30% | OAK | 3 | Tree that is the title and subject of a Katharine Towers poetry book |
| 30% | HXHHXHHXHHXHHXH | 15 | When the ends of each of its letters are connected to those above and below, a simplified schematic of a famous structure |
| 30% | VACATION | 8 | "Jersey Shore Family ___," reality TV series that was a revival and sequel of the original "Jersey Shore" series |
| 30% | WARM | 4 | The ___ Up, athletic-wear line that is a collaboration between actress Jessica Simpson and Macy's |
| 30% | FUSION | 6 | Mr. ___, gadget from "Back to the Future" that is a source of sustainable energy |
| 30% | LAKE | 4 | ___ Victoria, waterbody in the Tanzanian and Ugandan forests that is a source of the Nile |
| 30% | INTERNET | 8 | Notable invention from the 20th century, that is a "network of networks", connecting devices worldwide |
| 30% | PAVLOV | 6 | Ivan ___, figure studied in Psychology who is known for his experiments with dogs and is an unexpected memory from school |
| 30% | SSW | 3 | One of the half winds on a compass rose that was named "Ostro-Libeccio" in the 14th and 15th centuries |
| 29% | ASTER | 5 | Daisy-like flower that is a member of the sunflower family and blooms late in fall |
| 29% | VHS | 3 | VCR format that was a popular mode of watching 19a in the 1980s and 1990s: Abbr. |
| 29% | ROSIE | 5 | Female mascot of the Cincinnati Reds whose name is derived from a female fan and a fan group |
| 29% | OUTER | 5 | ___ Space, place for satellites and the ISS that is also a shade of black |
| 29% | KENNYLOGGINS | 12 | "We Are the World" singer who was half of a famous duo (oh, and one more thing...) |
| 28% | LIME | 4 | Fresh ___ soda, beverage made from a yellow citrus fruit that is popular during the summer |
| 28% | POPSICLE | 8 | Frozen treat that is assumed to be a portmanteau of the words "pop" and "icicle" |
| 28% | LIFE | 4 | (7/7) "The holiday is a celebration of ___ and of the bonds that enrich it." |
| 28% | BAULK | 5 | In croquet, either of the two lines from which a ball is struck into play |