| 100% | LUCKY | 5 | ___ Santangelo, one of English novelist Jackie Collins' best-known characters |
| 44% | JOAN | 4 | Actress and sister of the English novelist Jackie Collins |
| 41% | ORWELL | 6 | English novelist George ___ (pen name) whose novella "Animal Farm" is considered one of the best ones written in the 20th century |
| 40% | HOLLYWOOD | 9 | "___ Wives," English novelist Jackie Collins' ninth and most successful novel, published in 1983 |
| 39% | ANNASEWELL | 10 | English novelist who published only one novel in her lifetime, "Black Beauty," which is one of the top ten best selling children's novels: 2 wds. |
| 38% | SUNDAYSIMMONS | 13 | "___ and Charlie Brick," third novel by the English novelist Jackie Collins published in 1971: 2 wds. |
| 37% | OFMARRIED | 9 | "The World Is Full ___ Men," English novelist Jackie Collins' (birthday today) debut novel published in 1968: 2 wds. |
| 37% | FONT | 4 | One known for its cast of characters |
| 36% | BRONTE | 6 | Anne ___, 19th century English novelist known for "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" |
| 35% | ABNER | 5 | Best-known character of 8-Across |
| 35% | ENVY | 4 | One of a well-known septet |
| 35% | SEA | 3 | One of a well-known septet |
| 35% | STERLING | 8 | ___ Morrison, guitarist best known as one of the founding members of The Velvet Underground |
| 34% | VERAWANG | 8 | One of the best-known names in bridal wear |
| 32% | JANE | 4 | She is a strong and intelligent character from one of Charlotte Bronte's best known classics |
| 31% | MARY | 4 | One of two English queens |
| 31% | EDWARD | 6 | One of eight English kings |
| 31% | SAINT | 5 | One of the good guys |
| 31% | TERESA | 6 | One of Barbie's best friends |
| 31% | AKA | 3 | One of its words is known |
| 31% | SILENTU | 7 | One of two circuit court characters? |
| 31% | EDW | 3 | One of eight English kings: Abbr. |
| 31% | YEAR | 4 | One of 57-Down, in English |
| 31% | THE | 3 | One of three articles in English |
| 31% | NOTYOURAVERAGEOJ | 16 | One of the better morning beverages? |
| 30% | GRADEAEGG | 9 | One of a dozen good things? |
| 30% | MARINE | 6 | One of "A Few Good Men" |
| 30% | SCOTT | 5 | American writer F. ___ Fitzgerald, regarded as one of the best ever from America and is known for novels like "The Great Gatsby" |
| 30% | ALLTIMEAULAIT | 13 | One of the best coffee beverages ever? |
| 30% | RES | 3 | Better known name of Shareese Renee Ballard |