| 100% | SKI | 3 | (1/5) "Down the slopes we swiftly ___ (alpine activity). Graceful glides wild and free!..." |
| 34% | OVEN | 4 | (1/5) "First, let us preheat the ___ to the desired temperature!" |
| 31% | FLOUR | 5 | (3/5) "For the dry mixture, let us combine ___, sugar, baking powder, and salt" |
| 30% | SKATE | 5 | (2/5) "Rolling on blades, off we ___ (navigate through ice), under the moonlight, we navigate!..." |
| 29% | CLUES | 5 | (4/6) "Now, let your creative juices flow and write down the ___ (hints) for your puzzle." |
| 29% | HOCKEY | 6 | (3/5) "Battles are fought with ___ sticks (NHL domain), in arenas where prowesses mix!..." |
| 28% | PAN | 3 | (7/8) "Now heat up the ___ (cooking utensil) and lay the burrito seam side down" |
| 28% | MALL | 4 | (1/10) "Grab some totes! We're going to the ___ to start our Christmas shopping!" |
| 28% | ACT | 3 | (5/7) "Just the simple ___ of eating together creates an atmosphere of warmth and happiness." |
| 28% | SCENE | 5 | (5/10) "Now we just need a Nativity ___, to depict the Christmas birth, serene. " |
| 27% | EGG | 3 | (2/5) "Now let us gently beat an ___ or two with a fork, these will make our dessert light and fluffy!" |
| 27% | WHEEL | 5 | (5/7) "Time to go to the ferris ___! From the top we can see the entire grounds!" |
| 27% | EASE | 4 | "___ on Down the Road" (Michael Jackson and Diana Ross song) |
| 27% | SLED | 4 | (4/10) "Keeping with the sports theme, the next item to purchase is a snow ___ that you can ride down the slopes with your kids!" |
| 26% | FIELDS | 6 | (3/7) "...O'er the ___ we go..." |
| 26% | TREE | 4 | (7/10) "Unwrap the evergreen ___ you've bought and start decorating it!" |
| 26% | HOT | 3 | (5/5) Now take out the ready-to-eat 19a. Slice it up evenly and serve ___. Enjoy! |
| 26% | LIFE | 4 | (7/7) "The holiday is a celebration of ___ and of the bonds that enrich it." |
| 26% | ADD | 3 | (7/7) "Finally, take out the cake and ___ a delicious frosting on top of the it. And voila! Enjoy!" |
| 26% | YARD | 4 | (6/10) "Let's decorate the front ___ with reindeers, presents, lights, and a snowman!" |
| 25% | SNOW | 4 | Sing along to this popular Christmas carol! (1/7) "Dashing through the ___..." |
| 25% | GIFT | 4 | (8/10) "Let's now start wrapping the surprise ___ with ribbons and bows!" |
| 25% | RIO | 3 | ___ Grande (river between the US and Mexico) |
| 25% | LIFE | 4 | The ___ and soul of the party (center of activity) |
| 25% | CINCO | 5 | ___ de Mayo (holiday in Mexico and the US) |
| 25% | MUSIC | 5 | *(5/6) "You can also plug into some workout ___ (food for the ears, and soul) for an added boost!" |
| 25% | ORDER | 5 | (3/6) "___ some popcorn and drinks to munch on during the cinematic experience." |
| 25% | POUR | 4 | (5/5) "Finally, let's grease a baking dish, ___ the batter into it, and place it into 28a!" |
| 25% | SAUCE | 5 | (3/5) Spread the ___ (pesto, e.g.) and any toppings of your choice. |
| 25% | ONUS | 4 | "This party and the drinks are ___!" ("Our treat!"): 2 wds. |