| 100% | BLACKBELT | 9 | Accessory worn by a karate expert: 2 wds. |
| 56% | OVENMITT | 8 | Hand protector worn by a baker: 2 wds. |
| 55% | DOGTAG | 6 | ID worn by a pup: 2 wds. |
| 50% | BIB | 3 | Accessory worn by a dental patient |
| 48% | SPUROFTHEMOUNT | 14 | Cowboy-boot accessory worn by a horse? |
| 47% | BUFF | 4 | Tribe-identifying cloth accessory worn by a "Survivor" contestant |
| 43% | LABCOATS | 8 | White outer garments worn by scientists: 2 wds. |
| 43% | ONEUP | 5 | Outdo by a little: 2 wds. |
| 43% | BOWTIE | 6 | A neck accessory worn by Donald Duck |
| 43% | WETSUITS | 8 | Neoprene garments worn by divers: 2 wds. |
| 43% | SNOWEDIN | 8 | Trapped by a winter storm: 2 wds. |
| 43% | NOHOW | 5 | Not by a long shot: 2 wds. |
| 43% | ONEUP | 5 | Ahead by a single point: 2 wds. |
| 42% | NAVYBLUE | 8 | Dark color worn by some sailors: 2 wds. |
| 42% | YOGIBERRA | 9 | Catcher whose #8, once worn by his mentor, former catcher Bill Dickey, was retired by the Yankees in a 1972 ceremony honoring both players: 2 wds. |
| 42% | NAMETAGS | 8 | Badges worn by convention delegates: 2 wds. |
| 42% | NAMETAGS | 8 | IDs worn by conference attendees: 2 wds. |
| 42% | WHOCARES | 8 | Apathetic phrase accompanied by a shrug: 2 wds. |
| 42% | IFTHEN | 6 | Conditional statement used by a programmer: 2 wds. |
| 42% | IDO | 3 | Promise made by a bride: 2 wds. |
| 42% | DESKLAMP | 8 | Light fixture by a computer: 2 wds. |
| 41% | SWIMCAP | 7 | Headgear worn by Michael Phelps in competition: 2 wds. |
| 41% | CHILDCARE | 9 | Service provided by a nanny or babysitter: 2 wds. |
| 41% | HEISMANTROPHY | 13 | Prize coveted by a college football player: 2 wds. |
| 41% | THETWIST | 8 | Dance popularized by a Chubby Checker song: 2 wds. |
| 41% | IDO | 3 | Words said by a bride or groom: 2 wds. |
| 41% | HOPON | 5 | Invitation by a biker to join along: 2 wds. |
| 41% | IDOS | 4 | Vows exchanged by a bride and groom: 2 wds. |
| 41% | GOOSEEGG | 8 | Zero, as said by a sportscaster: 2 wds. |
| 41% | YELLOWJERSEY | 12 | Prize coveted by a Tour de France cyclist: 2 wds. |