| 100% | NUT | 3 | *(4/4) Scatter any ___ (almond or cashew, for one) of your choice for some extra crunch. Finish by adding some crackers and fruits. Enjoy! |
| 28% | SLICE | 5 | "Take a ___ of lime or lemon and add it to your drink. You can also keep one aside for garnishing!" |
| 28% | BALM | 4 | (4/6) "Moisturize your lips with some ___ (lip soothener) and apply any nude lip shade of your choice" |
| 24% | NUT | 3 | Cashew or almond, for one |
| 24% | AERIE | 5 | The largest one of these was in Florida, weighted an estimated 4,000 lb plus and built by one or more pairs of Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| 23% | SAUCE | 5 | (3/5) Spread the ___ (pesto, e.g.) and any toppings of your choice. |
| 22% | DEFENSIVELINES | 14 | Spots for some tackles, or a description of 20-, 24- and 41-Across |
| 22% | SPEAKERS | 8 | Step 4: "Adjust the volume of your ___ (sound-producing devices), and enjoy the music!" |
| 22% | NUTS | 4 | Small crunchy treats like almonds or cashews that boost your immunity and are a great winter snack |
| 22% | NUT | 3 | Almond or cashew, for example |
| 21% | NUT | 3 | Almond or cashew, for e.g. |
| 21% | WHISTLEBLOWER | 13 | One protected by the Intelligence Authorization Act and the Inspector General Act of 1978, for example |
| 21% | SHELLCOMPANY | 12 | Vehicle for some financial deception ... or, literally, the casing of 20-, 30-, 37-, and 46-Across? |
| 21% | NUTS | 4 | Crunchy morsels like almonds and cashews that you can snack on for energy during your road trip |
| 20% | SUGAR | 5 | *Mismatched Pairs* Add some ___ (common sweetener) to your pepper for a sweet and spicy kick to your food |
| 20% | FERTILIZE | 9 | To make soil or land rich and ready for growing crops by adding the right substances to it |
| 20% | NUT | 3 | Acorn or cashew, for one |
| 20% | NUT | 3 | Pecan or cashew, for one |
| 20% | NUTS | 4 | Crunchy morsels (like almonds and cashews) you may add to your overnight-soaked oats |
| 20% | ZEUGMA | 6 | Figure of speech exemplified by "You held your breath and the door for me" |
| 20% | HOMER | 5 | One of sixty-two for Aaron Judge in 2022, or one of seven hundred and three for Albert Pujols in his career, familiarly |
| 20% | SONATA | 6 | One of three written for the piano by Chopin |
| 20% | MALCOLMX | 8 | One of the inspirations for Magneto and Erik Killmonger |
| 20% | COLLISION | 9 | By some calculations, projected fate of 4-Across and 34-/35-/36-Across in three to four billion years |
| 20% | BREAKABLES | 10 | Extra-care items for movers ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 28-, 44- and 49-Across |
| 20% | DRY | 3 | (4/5) To build your own bonfire, add some ___ leaves and twigs in the designated area |
| 20% | DAD | 3 | One of two for some children |
| 20% | WATT | 4 | One of 60 for some lightbulbs |
| 19% | NOIR | 4 | One of your two color choices when you're playing roulette |
| 19% | LABCOAT | 7 | Wear for a chemist, or for a canine, as shown by the starts of 18-, 24-, 51- and 61-Across |