| 100% | DALMATIAN | 9 | A large, spotted dog that was once used as a dog of war and even now can be seen working for firefighters |
| 35% | SENSEI | 6 | East Asian honorific that can be translated as "person born before another" and is now used in a similar way to "Mr." |
| 34% | COCONUT | 7 | Tropical fruit used as a vegan milk source, and that may be used as flavoring for a white popsicle |
| 33% | SEMOLINA | 8 | Large hard grains of wheat that are used for puddings and soups |
| 33% | ACITYONAHILL | 12 | Metaphor for America's standing as a beacon of hope, and what can literally be found four times in this puzzle |
| 33% | ETHER | 5 | A compound that was once used as an anesthetic |
| 33% | SSRI | 4 | Abbreviation for a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants |
| 32% | DINGHY | 6 | Open boat with a mast and sails that can be used for racing |
| 32% | ROGET | 5 | Word that is often used as a synonym for "thesaurus" |
| 32% | VAN | 3 | Large vehicle often used for school transport that can be a transport option during a road trip |
| 32% | ALUM | 4 | Chemical that can be bought in a block and used as a perfume-free antiperspirant |
| 32% | GRAPE | 5 | Fruit used to make wine, and that may be used as flavoring for a purple popsicle |
| 31% | TYCO | 4 | Toy manufacturer that is well known for its model trains and is now a part of Mattel: Abbr. |
| 31% | GAUZE | 5 | Absorbent cloth used in medical care for bandages that could be a part of your "Doctor" Halloween costume |
| 31% | MAPLE | 5 | Tree that is known for its fall foliage and as a source of a syrup enjoyed with pancakes |
| 31% | INP | 3 | Formula for a compound of elements number 15 and 49 that is used in making high speed transistors |
| 30% | DALMATIAN | 9 | Spotted dog that's a mascot for US firefighters |
| 30% | MELON | 5 | "Water" follower for a juicy, summer fruit ... and a word that can be slangily used to refer to one's "head" |
| 30% | NOB | 3 | One of wealth and standing in Britain ... and a word that can be slangily used to refer to one's "head" |
| 30% | WARTS | 5 | Bumps that are often seen on toads and also a feature of Shrek's anatomy as an ogre in the book |
| 30% | ARAL | 4 | Area that was once the world's fourth largest lake and is now partly the Aralkum Desert |
| 30% | LBE | 3 | Alloy of lead (44.5%) and bismuth (55.5%) that has a melting point of 255.3 °F and is used as a nuclear reactor coolant |
| 30% | SITTINGDUCT | 11 | Ventilation pipe that can also be used as a sofa? |
| 30% | SAW | 3 | Tool that can also be used as a musical instrument |
| 29% | ENDERMIC | 8 | Acting through the skin, as medicines that were once used to treat rheumatism and arthritis |
| 29% | CASTLESMADEOF | 13 | "___ Sand," a song by Jimi Hendrix that is about the temporary nature of existence and how nothing can be taken for granted: 3 wds. |
| 29% | LEMON | 5 | Fruit that might be used as a garnish for iced tea |
| 29% | GENIPAP | 7 | Unripe fruit found in Florida that can be used as a tattoo dye (and insect repellent!) |
| 29% | STBERNARD | 9 | Large dog of Italy and Switzerland originally kept as a search and rescue animal |
| 29% | ROUX | 4 | A mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces |