| 100% | TICKET | 6 | (2/6) "First, book the ___ either online or at the counter." |
| 41% | MASCARA | 7 | (2/6) "Next, curl your lashes and apply ___ (lash-lengthening coat). Now line your eyelids gently with either kajal or eyeliner" |
| 38% | TOGO | 4 | "Is that for here or ___?" (question at a restaurant, maybe): 2 wds. |
| 38% | LIBRARY | 7 | (2/5) Now to getting the book, you could buy one or go to the ___ to borrow one off the shelf? |
| 37% | IMDB | 4 | (6/6) "Pssst: Once the credit rolls, remember to share your views on ___ or Rotten Tomatoes!": Abbr. |
| 37% | COVER | 5 | "Tip 2: If you've ripped your top at the worst possible time, you can ___ (hide) it with a jacket or scarf!" |
| 37% | IRAN | 4 | "If ___ the Zoo" (Dr. Seuss book): 2 wds. |
| 36% | THEME | 5 | (1/6) "Let's create a Classic Crossword together. First, pick a ___ based on the ongoing events, holidays, etc." |
| 35% | WORDS | 5 | (2/6) "Based on 16a, pick six or seven ___ (crossword fillers) and place them in 27a." |
| 35% | 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!" |
| 34% | GOBIG | 5 | "___ or go home..." ("Shoot for the stars!"): 2 wds. |
| 34% | SIR | 3 | "___ Cumference and the First Round Table" (punny math book) |
| 34% | ONTOP | 5 | Go out ___ (win at the end): 2 wds. |
| 34% | OVEN | 4 | (1/5) "First, let us preheat the ___ to the desired temperature!" |
| 34% | ALA | 3 | ___ française ("in the French style," on menus): 2 wds. |
| 33% | ASTO | 4 | "Now, ___ the matter at hand ...": 2 wds. |
| 33% | WATER | 5 | (5/6) "As you enjoy the ride, keep sipping ___ (colorless drink) to stay hydrated." |
| 32% | CAT | 3 | "The ___ in the Hat" (Dr. Seuss book) |
| 32% | OVEN | 4 | (2/7) "Start with preheating the ___ (cake-making appliance) to 350 degrees." |
| 32% | GRID | 4 | (3/6) "Once that is done, time to fill the rest of the ___ (crossword maze)." |
| 32% | FREE | 4 | "Buy 2, Get 1 ___" (sign at a sale) |
| 32% | EGG | 3 | "What came first, the chicken or the ___?" |
| 32% | EGG | 3 | "Which came first, the chicken or the ___?" |
| 32% | ORA | 3 | "Do you want pasta ___ salad?" (question at a restaurant, maybe): 2 wds. |
| 32% | EZRA | 4 | "In music news, No. 1 on the college charts this summer was 'Better Than ___.' And at No. 2: '___.'" (Norm Macdonald joke) |
| 32% | ORA | 3 | "Chopsticks ___ fork?" (question at a Chinese restaurant, perhaps): 2 wds. |
| 32% | CLUES | 5 | (4/6) "Now, let your creative juices flow and write down the ___ (hints) for your puzzle." |
| 32% | SPOT | 4 | (2/6) "Start by picking the perfect ___ (location) with fresh green grass and not much bustle" |
| 32% | SETA | 4 | "___ date" (mark the calendar): 2 wds. |
| 32% | ORA | 3 | "Would you like chopsticks ___ fork?" (question at a Chinese restaurant, maybe): 2 wds. |