| 100% | JOE | 3 | ___ Montana, former quarterback nicknamed the "Comeback Kid," who is famous for "The Catch" in the 1981 NFC Championship Game |
| 37% | CARLOSBELTRAN | 13 | Former NY Mets' legendary outfielder who was nicknamed "Mr. October, Jr." for his performances in postseason games: 2 wds. |
| 33% | SONY | 4 | ___ Interactive Entertainment, gaming company based in San Mateo which is famous for the PlayStation consoles |
| 32% | SOSA | 4 | Former baseball player Sammy who was known for his home-run hitting skills in the '90s |
| 31% | MARCUSALLEN | 11 | 1981 Heisman Trophy winner who was the Super Bowl MVP for the Los Angeles Raiders in 1984 (2 wds.) |
| 31% | CHAMBERLAIN | 11 | Wilt ___, former basketballer who holds the record for the most points in a NBA game |
| 31% | JIMPLUNKETT | 11 | 1970 Heisman Trophy winner who was the Super Bowl MVP for the Oakland Raiders in 1981 (2 wds.) |
| 31% | BRAN | 4 | "Game of Thrones" character who was chosen for the Iron Throne in the final episode |
| 31% | MARKBRUNELL | 11 | Lefty NFL quarterback who shares the record for consecutive completions in a game: 2 wds. |
| 30% | DAVID | 5 | Former NY Mets' third baseman Wright who was nicknamed "Captain America" after his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic |
| 30% | DENG | 4 | ___ Xiaoping, former Chinese Premier who was featured as the "Time Person of the Year" for the second time in 1985 |
| 30% | LOMBARDI | 8 | Vince —, American football coach after whom the trophy for the Super Bowl championship game is named |
| 30% | ROD | 3 | ___ Martin, former NFL player who holds the Super Bowl record for most interceptions in one game |
| 30% | SULU | 4 | "Star Trek" character who was named for a sea in the Philippines |
| 30% | BILLYBUSH | 9 | Former TV star who's contrite for his role in the "Access Hollywood" tape scandal, saying "I'm grateful to be a more conscientious person now": 2 wds. |
| 30% | STETSONBENNETT | 14 | 48-Across quarterback who was named Offensive MVP for the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship (2 wds.) |
| 30% | ROSE | 4 | Pete ___, former baseball player who is the all-time MLB leader in hits and number of games played |
| 30% | MIKE | 4 | Former NY Mets' legendary catcher Piazza who was nicknamed "The Pizza Man" and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016 |
| 29% | MINERS | 6 | The 33 workers who were trapped underground for months in 2010, occupationally |
| 29% | KENDRICK | 8 | Anna who was Oscar nominated for Up in the Air |
| 29% | FLIPPERANDERSON | 15 | Former L.A. Ram who holds the N.F.L. record for most receiving yards in a game (336) |
| 29% | CATCH | 5 | The ___, football moment of the game-winning touchdown by Dwight Clark during the 1981 NFC Championship Game |
| 29% | CYCLONES | 8 | Nickname of the Iowa State University men's basketball team who defeated Houston in the 2023-'24 Big 12 Conference championship game |
| 29% | SERENGETI | 9 | National park in Tanzania that is famous for the great migration |
| 29% | ROBB | 4 | Stark who was King of the North in Game of Thrones |
| 29% | GAMECOCKS | 9 | Nickname of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team who defeated Louisiana State in the 2023-'24 Southeast Conference championship game |
| 29% | LONGHORNS | 9 | Nickname of the University of Texas women's basketball team who defeated Iowa State in the 2023-'24 Big 12 Conference championship game |
| 29% | LARRYBIRD | 9 | American former basketball player nicknamed "The Hick from French Lick" who was the NBA Most Valuable Player thrice in the 80s: 2 wds. |
| 29% | ALONZO | 6 | ___ Mourning, former basketball player who won one NBA Championship with Miami Heat and is inducted in the Naismith Hall of Fame |
| 29% | ICEBOWL | 7 | Nickname for the subzero 1967 N.F.L. Championship Game |