| 100% | PLEASURE | 8 | A guilty one is something you shamefully enjoy |
| 47% | ANALOGY | 7 | A comparison of one thing to another when you are explaining something |
| 41% | SOREEYES | 8 | Something you long for might be a sight for these |
| 39% | ROOMKEY | 7 | Something you are given when you check into a hotel: 2 wds. |
| 39% | ACT | 3 | One way to enjoy being in a cast |
| 39% | AWL | 3 | Something that will really help you make a point |
| 37% | KNEE | 4 | It may be slapped while you enjoy a riot |
| 37% | OAR | 3 | Something that will give you a stroke |
| 37% | CHEFS | 5 | Ones who will give you a mouthful? |
| 37% | AMERICAN | 8 | You must be a naturally born one to become a US president |
| 36% | ACQUITTAL | 9 | Not guilty of a crime one was charged with |
| 36% | ACUTE | 5 | "If you were a triangle, you'd be ___ one!" (corny pickup line) |
| 35% | KEBAP | 5 | You can enjoy this meat dish that is sometimes served on a skewer (2/4) |
| 35% | ACAB | 4 | Something that's widely hailed but never seems to be there when you want one |
| 35% | SEX | 3 | Something that might be in an R-rated movie but not a G-rated one |
| 35% | SAMOSA | 6 | Something to could nibble on while you enjoy a Sattu Banana Shake or Vegan Cutting Chai |
| 35% | MAP | 3 | Something with a "You are here" arrow |
| 34% | PERSONALITY | 11 | You might think that a new one will lead to 40-Across |
| 34% | SCISSORS | 8 | Something that helps you go "snip snip," but is a big no-no in your carry-on |
| 34% | DESIRE | 6 | “You made my soul a burning fire / You’re getting to be my one ___” (Stevie Wonder) |
| 34% | SAVE | 4 | "No One Will ___ You," 2023 sci-fi thriller movie where a young seamstress fends off aliens attempting to abduct her |
| 33% | LIE | 3 | A small one is white |
| 33% | LIE | 3 | A white one is small |
| 33% | ANGLE | 5 | A straight one is 180° |
| 33% | JOKE | 4 | A good one is cracked |
| 33% | OPAL | 4 | A precious one is iridescent |
| 33% | TALE | 4 | A tall one is exaggerated |
| 33% | TIE | 3 | A black one is fancy |
| 33% | TIP | 3 | A hot one is timely |
| 33% | ALERT | 5 | A red one is concerning |