| 100% | EGG | 3 | (2/5) "Now let us gently beat an ___ or two with a fork, these will make our dessert light and fluffy!" |
| 31% | BOWL | 4 | (4/5) "After this, let us put this mixture into a ___, continuing to stir until all the ingredients are well combined" |
| 30% | MASCARA | 7 | (2/6) "Next, curl your lashes and apply ___ (lash-lengthening coat). Now line your eyelids gently with either kajal or eyeliner" |
| 30% | YARD | 4 | (6/10) "Let's decorate the front ___ with reindeers, presents, lights, and a snowman!" |
| 28% | ROLL | 4 | (6/8) "Now that all your fillings are in, let's ___ up the burrito and make sure the shape is right!" |
| 26% | KEEPITBETWEENUS | 15 | "Let this be our little secret" … or a hint to letter sequences hidden in 16-, 32- and 40-Across |
| 26% | THEFRIENDSWEMADEALONG | 21 | With 126/127 Across, companions on our life's journey who were more valuable to us than our destination ... and an alternate title for this puzzle |
| 26% | PROSPERO | 8 | Character who says "We are such stuff
as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep" |
| 25% | FOOD | 4 | With 10-Across and 16-Down, a light and fluffy dessert |
| 25% | GUAC | 4 | (8/8) "Now that your burrito is done, let's serve it with a side of ___ (avocado dip, for short)" |
| 25% | BLOODYMARY | 10 | "To drink, you'll be sipping this beverage made with our strongest spirits. Watch out, it's got a bite!" |
| 25% | POUR | 4 | (5/5) "Finally, let's grease a baking dish, ___ the batter into it, and place it into 28a!" |
| 25% | SOCK | 4 | (4/10) "Let's cozy up the fireplace with a red ___ (foot warmer) or two for Santa to fill with small gifts!" |
| 25% | BORN | 4 | Suffix with "new" to mean a baby younger than 2 months, and one whose life is filled with crying (T_T) |
| 24% | ELF | 3 | (2/10) "Now, let's get the first item on the shopping list. It's not Christmas if you don't have an ___ on a shelf!" |
| 24% | GIFT | 4 | (8/10) "Let's now start wrapping the surprise ___ with ribbons and bows!" |
| 24% | COFFEE | 6 | (3/5) With a book in hand, let's head home and settle in with a freshly brewed cup of ___ |
| 24% | MOVIE | 5 | (1/6) "Let's go on a ___ date and watch 'Dune: Part Two'!" |
| 24% | OVEN | 4 | (1/5) "First, let us preheat the ___ to the desired temperature!" |
| 24% | YEAST | 5 | (1/5) To make 19a, first add flour, ___ (dough riser), salt, water, and olive oil. Now knead to make a soft dough. |
| 24% | FLOUR | 5 | (3/5) "For the dry mixture, let us combine ___, sugar, baking powder, and salt" |
| 23% | CARNIVAL | 8 | (2/7) "Let's start by trying our luck at the ___ (traveling show) games! Maybe we can win ourselves a stuffed toy!" |
| 23% | CHANCE | 6 | * Now you will have to "let your luck" decide your fate with this card (Move 5 spaces for your final answer) |
| 23% | LOVE | 4 | (4/7) "With ___ and gratitude as the appetizer, a feast awaits to be gobbled up." |
| 23% | ONUS | 4 | "This party and the drinks are ___!" ("Our treat!"): 2 wds. |
| 23% | ICE | 3 | (5/10) "___ skating, it's not holiday season until you treat yourself and family with a visit to a local rink!" |
| 23% | HAIR | 4 | (6/6) "Lastly, style your blow-dried ___ (scalp strands) using a serum or gel. And done!" |
| 23% | GENRE | 5 | (1/5) Let's read a book! Do you like fiction, fantasy or romance? Pick a ___ |
| 22% | COVER | 5 | "Tip 2: If you've ripped your top at the worst possible time, you can ___ (hide) it with a jacket or scarf!" |
| 22% | SCENE | 5 | (5/10) "Now we just need a Nativity ___, to depict the Christmas birth, serene. " |