| 100% | TWISTANDSPEAK | 13 | 1962 hit from the Isley Brothers, after they were scolded to use their inside voices? |
| 29% | STAIRS | 6 | The ___, building feature from "The Big Bang Theory" which is used by the characters to get to their apartment floor |
| 29% | REARENDED | 9 | Hit from behind ... and what the answers to starred clues are? |
| 28% | YENTAS | 6 | Types from the shtetl who consider your business to be their business |
| 28% | BEHINDBLUEEYES | 14 | 1971 hit from the Who that begins "No one knows what it's like to be the bad man" |
| 27% | EELS | 4 | The ancient Egyptians believed they were created from the sun hitting the Nile |
| 27% | DOITAGAIN | 9 | *Steely Dan hit that was the opening track to their debut album |
| 27% | ARCHIE | 6 | Boxer Moore who was the World Light Heavyweight Champion from 1952 to 1962 |
| 26% | MARJORIE | 8 | Hit single from 52-Across with the lyrics "I should've asked you how to be" |
| 26% | PASIV | 5 | ___ Device, gadget from "Inception" that is used to enable dreams for the subject: Abbr. |
| 26% | DYE | 3 | Tyrean purple, used to color ceremonial robes, was one the Romans produced from snails |
| 26% | TOOTHLESS | 9 | Dragon from the 2010 film "How to Train Your Dragon" who is voiced by Randy Thom and Al Nelson |
| 26% | SUN | 3 | "___ is Shining," 1971 hit by Bob Marley & the Wailers from their album "Soul Revolution Part II" |
| 26% | HEMP | 4 | Plant-based milk made from seeds of the plant whose fiber is used to make ropes |
| 25% | HANSON | 6 | American boy band of three brothers that was popular in the 2000s, known for their hit "MMMBop" |
| 25% | GONG | 4 | A massive bell that is hit with a mallet, usually used to signify the start of something |
| 25% | NORMMACDONALD | 13 | Deadpan comic and voice actor who was the "Weekend Update" anchor from 1994 to 1997: 2 wds. |
| 25% | RUDDERS | 7 | They are used to steer ships |
| 25% | CABBAGES | 8 | They are used to make sauerkraut |
| 25% | MONGOLS | 7 | They were the first to destroy Baghdad |
| 25% | HAND | 4 | "I Want to Hold Your ___," 1963 song by The Beatles which was their first number 1 hit in America |
| 25% | JENNY | 5 | Woman in a 1982 hit who can be reached using the starts of the answers to the starred clues |
| 25% | BATTERIES | 9 | They are used to power toys and more |
| 25% | TOGGLES | 7 | They are used to fasten your duffel coat |
| 25% | GUESTS | 6 | They are the people invited to a party |
| 24% | SINGINGTHEBLUES | 15 | What the artists of 16-, 27- and 49-Across are doing (in reference to the last words of their hits)? |
| 24% | IDLEHANDS | 9 | They are said to be the devil's workshop |
| 24% | DISKS | 5 | They used to be floppy |
| 24% | MOANS | 5 | Sounds from a child after they're told to turn off the TV, maybe |
| 24% | IRIS | 4 | Hit song by the Goo Goo Dolls from their album "Dizzy Up the Girl" which was nominated for multiple Grammy awards in 1998 |