| 100% | STOCKINGCAP | 11 | *Knit headwear that may have a tufted ball at its end |
| 47% | YARN | 4 | A knitter might have a ball with it |
| 43% | TEE | 3 | Shirt that might have a slogan on it |
| 43% | TEA | 3 | Drink that might have a bag in it |
| 43% | WBA | 3 | Initialism that might have a ring to it? |
| 43% | PROPOSAL | 8 | Question that might have a ring to it? |
| 43% | DISCO | 5 | Dance club that might have a rotating mirrored ball |
| 43% | FARM | 4 | Rural property that may have a silo on it |
| 43% | BIB | 3 | Restaurant accessory that may have a lobster on it |
| 43% | JERSEY | 6 | Ballpark souvenir that may have a number on it |
| 43% | TEQUILA | 7 | Mexican spirit that might have a worm in it |
| 42% | TSHIRT | 6 | Bit of attire that may have a slogan on it |
| 42% | TOE | 3 | Sock's tip that might have a hole in it |
| 42% | POLO | 4 | Type of shirt that might have a crocodile on it |
| 42% | TEE | 3 | Casual shirt that might have a brand name printed on it |
| 42% | BAGEL | 5 | Roll that might have a schmear of cream cheese on it |
| 42% | TEE | 3 | Casual knit top that might have a V-neck |
| 42% | TEA | 3 | You might have a ball with it |
| 42% | STOCKINGCAP | 11 | You might have a ball with it |
| 42% | BAR | 3 | You might have a shot at it |
| 41% | ALTAR | 5 | Religious structure that may have a Buddha statue or cross on it |
| 41% | SEAL | 4 | One may have a ball at the circus |
| 41% | PENDANT | 7 | One might have a cameo at the end |
| 41% | EXPO | 4 | Event that may have a "-con" suffix in its name |
| 41% | TEE | 3 | One may have a ball at the country club |
| 41% | DISCO | 5 | Dance place that might have a revolving ball overhead |
| 40% | EYE | 3 | Body part that might have a 36-Across in it |
| 40% | AFRO | 4 | Hairstyle that may have a comb stuck in it |
| 40% | SASH | 4 | Accessory that may have a state name on it |
| 40% | KEEPOFFTHEGRASS | 15 | Sign that may have a dog silhouette on it |