| 100% | ATISKETATASKET | 14 | 1938 #1 hit for 68-/70-Across, which was inspired by a nursery rhyme |
| 42% | GERMANIUM | 9 | Element number 32 which is inspired by a country |
| 39% | LORDE | 5 | Her No. 1 hit "Royals" was inspired by a 1976 photo of George Brett |
| 38% | KASHMIR | 7 | Region of 70-Across for which a type of wool is named |
| 36% | PLEASEMRPOSTMAN | 15 | 1961 No. 1 hit by the Marvelettes with the lyric “Is there a letter, a letter for me?” |
| 36% | MALIBU | 6 | Hit song by American artist Miley Cyrus which depicts a city in California that is known for its celebrity homes and the sandy Zuma Beach |
| 36% | JAMESBDONOVAN | 13 | Actor Tom Hanks's character in 2005 historical drama "Bridge of Spies" which was inspired by a real-life lawyer named ___: 3 wds. |
| 36% | MEHRANKARIMI | 12 | Actor Tom Hanks's character in 2004 comedy-drama "The Terminal" which was inspired by a real-life person named ___ Nasseri: 2 wds. |
| 36% | JUDE | 4 | "Hey ___," 1968 song by The Beatles which was inspired by a song written by McCartney for Lennon's son, Julian |
| 36% | INACROWN | 8 | "You Should See Me ___," Billie Eilish song released in 2018 and the title of which was inspired by a scene from "Sherlock": 3 wds. |
| 36% | SILKWOOD | 8 | American biographical drama film of 1983 starring Meryl Streep which is inspired by the life of a nuclear whistleblower, Karen |
| 35% | ATISKETATASKET | 14 | Early hit for 34-Across, based on a nursery rhyme: 2 wds. |
| 34% | SLOW | 4 | Hit song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005 |
| 34% | IWALKTHELINE | 12 | First #1 hit for 17-Across, which lent its name to a 2005 biopic: 4 wds. |
| 34% | DOLPHINTALE | 11 | 2011 American drama film starring Nathan Gamble which was inspired by the true rescue story of a marine animal named Winter: 2 wds. |
| 34% | ONE | 3 | A hit song by U2 inspired by the German reunification which is considered one of the greatest songs of all time |
| 34% | HARLEMSHAKE | 11 | 2013 trap hit by Baauer, which inspired a YouTube meme |
| 34% | KNIVESOUT | 9 | 2019 film of which 1 & 27 Across is a sequel |
| 34% | DON | 3 | Jon Hamm's character from a hit period drama series which was inspired by many advertising greats |
| 34% | SONGSUNGBLUE | 12 | Neil Diamond #1 hit of 1972 that was inspired by a Mozart concerto: 3 wds. |
| 34% | LOVELY | 6 | Hit song by Khalid and Billie Eilish which is a part of the soundtrack for "13 Reasons Why" |
| 34% | FIDDLE | 6 | Violin played by a nursery rhyme cat |
| 33% | ATISKETATASKET | 14 | Hit song by 48-Across based on a nursery rhyme (2 wds.) |
| 33% | ROLLWITHIT | 10 | 1988 #1 hit for 30-Across, which was nominated for the Grammy for Record of the Year: 3 wds. |
| 33% | ANN | 3 | "Raggedy" doll that was inspired by a poem |
| 33% | TAKEMETO | 8 | "___ Church," hit song by Hozier which was nominated for a Grammy in 2015: 3 wds. |
| 33% | ADORE | 5 | "___ You," hit song by Harry Styles which was nominated for a Grammy award |
| 33% | CARDIB | 6 | Rapper whose name was inspired by a rum brand |
| 33% | SENORITA | 8 | Hit song by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello that was nominated for a Grammy in 2020 |
| 33% | FEELSLIKE | 9 | "___ Summer," hit song by Childish Gambino which was nominated for a Grammy: 2 wds. |