| 100% | CAUSTIC | 7 | A sarcastic and biting tongue, a __ wit |
| 45% | SHOE | 4 | It may have a lace and a tongue |
| 43% | HEH | 3 | Bit of a "Beavis and Butt-Head" chuckle |
| 42% | BISTRO | 6 | Place for a beer and a bite |
| 42% | ILLWAIT | 7 | Sarcastic "Taking a bit long, huh?" |
| 41% | WRY | 3 | Funny, and a bit twisted |
| 41% | ATE | 3 | Took a bite and swallowed |
| 41% | EDGY | 4 | Hip and a bit dangerous |
| 40% | SATIRE | 6 | A literary work of cutting ridicule and wit |
| 40% | OLIO | 4 | Bit of this and a bit of that |
| 40% | LOGO | 4 | A tongue and lips, for the Rolling Stones |
| 40% | ALE | 3 | It has a bite and hops |
| 39% | SHOE | 4 | Item with a tongue and a sole |
| 39% | SHOE | 4 | Item with a tongue and a toe |
| 39% | SHOE | 4 | It has a tongue and gets tied |
| 39% | EDAM | 4 | It's mild and a bit nutty |
| 39% | GRAZED | 6 | Ate a little bit here and there |
| 38% | IOTA | 4 | Greek letter between theta and kappa, or a tiny bit |
| 38% | SHOE | 4 | Inanimate object with a tongue and a heel |
| 38% | USE | 3 | Bring about a bit of wear and tear |
| 38% | SHOE | 4 | Piece of clothing with a tongue and a heel |
| 38% | WRY | 3 | "He has a ___ sense of humor." (dry and sarcastic) |
| 37% | DARTING | 7 | Flicking in and out, e.g. a snake's tongue |
| 37% | SPORTAGE | 8 | Kia SUV model, name sounds a bit fit and athletic |
| 37% | BLUESTEEL | 9 | Iron alloy that includes a bit of tungsten and chromium |
| 36% | PARTYINTHEBACK | 14 | Tongue-in-cheek description of a mullet, and of the answers to the starred clues |
| 36% | DRESS | 5 | Top with a bit of olive oil and lemon juice, say |
| 36% | BRAISE | 6 | Sear in fat and then simmer in a bit of liquid |
| 35% | DEWDROP | 7 | Bit of morning moisture, and a hint to 3-, 8-, 30- and 34-Down |
| 35% | SARCASM | 7 | Smart, caustic wit and funny taunt that may come from a comedian |