| 100% | WORDS | 5 | (2/6) "Based on 16a, pick six or seven ___ (crossword fillers) and place them in 27a." |
| 36% | CLOSE | 5 | (2/6) Now, lie or sit down, ___ your eyes and breathe in and breathe out. Focus on each breath you intake and release. |
| 35% | THEME | 5 | (1/6) "Let's create a Classic Crossword together. First, pick a ___ based on the ongoing events, holidays, etc." |
| 35% | SHOES | 5 | *(2/6) "Put on your most comfy running or walking ___ (feet fashion) and activewear!" |
| 29% | MASCARA | 7 | (2/6) "Next, curl your lashes and apply ___ (lash-lengthening coat). Now line your eyelids gently with either kajal or eyeliner" |
| 29% | ROUTE | 5 | (3/6) "Pick a ___ (path) depending on your skill and difficulty level, and set it on your phone." |
| 28% | CATERPILLAR | 11 | (2/6) In a few days a tiny ___ hatches and will feed on leaves to grow bigger |
| 28% | ALA | 3 | Order ___ carte (pick and choose, on a menu): 2 wds. |
| 27% | TICKET | 6 | (2/6) "First, book the ___ either online or at the counter." |
| 27% | HAIR | 4 | (6/6) "Lastly, style your blow-dried ___ (scalp strands) using a serum or gel. And done!" |
| 26% | CORKS | 5 | (4/7) "Don't throw away those wine bottle ___ (toppers), put them in a transparent vase and use them as a unique decorative piece!" |
| 26% | SPOT | 4 | (2/6) "Start by picking the perfect ___ (location) with fresh green grass and not much bustle" |
| 26% | ORDER | 5 | (3/6) "___ some popcorn and drinks to munch on during the cinematic experience." |
| 25% | POORTASTE | 9 | In ___ (crude or inappropriate): 2 wds. |
| 25% | IMDB | 4 | (6/6) "Pssst: Once the credit rolls, remember to share your views on ___ or Rotten Tomatoes!": Abbr. |
| 25% | ALA | 3 | ___ française ("in the French style," on menus): 2 wds. |
| 25% | TIRE | 4 | (2/6) "Time to inspect your bicycle and check for vitals like ___ pressure (bike's wheel)." |
| 25% | THANKSGIVING | 12 | (2/7) "The joy of ___ slowly approaches while family members near and far flock in to celebrate." |
| 24% | CATCH | 5 | "Halt and ___ Fire," TV series set in the 1980s based on the revolution of personal computers |
| 24% | CATCHA | 6 | "___ falling star and put it in your pocket..." (Perry Como lyrics): 2 wds. |
| 24% | WEPT | 4 | "Jesus ___" (Mavis Staples song based on the shortest verse in the Bible, in John 11) |
| 24% | EZRA | 4 | "In music news, No. 1 on the college charts this summer was 'Better Than ___.' And at No. 2: '___.'" (Norm Macdonald joke) |
| 24% | HELMET | 6 | (1/6) "Let's go cycling. Put on your comfortable attire, and don't forget to carry a ___ (head protector) for safety." |
| 24% | RICE | 4 | (2/8) "Add a base of cooked ___ (grain commonly eaten in Asia)" |
| 24% | ADD | 3 | (7/7) "Finally, take out the cake and ___ a delicious frosting on top of the it. And voila! Enjoy!" |
| 24% | EGG | 3 | (2/5) "Now let us gently beat an ___ or two with a fork, these will make our dessert light and fluffy!" |
| 24% | HIGHNOTE | 8 | End on a ___ (finish in a positive way): 2 wds. |
| 23% | CLUES | 5 | (4/6) "Now, let your creative juices flow and write down the ___ (hints) for your puzzle." |
| 23% | PEARTREE | 8 | "... and a partridge in a ___" (line in a Christmas song): 2 wds. |
| 23% | WATER | 5 | (5/6) "As you enjoy the ride, keep sipping ___ (colorless drink) to stay hydrated." |