| 100% | ONEUP | 5 | Ahead by a run (2 wds.) |
| 82% | ONEUP | 5 | Ahead by a single point: 2 wds. |
| 74% | ONEUP | 5 | Ahead by a single point (2 wds.) |
| 73% | UPONE | 5 | Ahead by a run |
| 65% | ONEUP | 5 | Outdo by a little: 2 wds. |
| 61% | SNOWEDIN | 8 | Trapped by a winter storm: 2 wds. |
| 61% | NOHOW | 5 | Not by a long shot: 2 wds. |
| 61% | IDO | 3 | Promise made by a bride: 2 wds. |
| 61% | DOGTAG | 6 | ID worn by a pup: 2 wds. |
| 61% | DESKLAMP | 8 | Light fixture by a computer: 2 wds. |
| 60% | BLACKBELT | 9 | Accessory worn by a karate expert: 2 wds. |
| 59% | CHILDCARE | 9 | Service provided by a nanny or babysitter: 2 wds. |
| 59% | HEISMANTROPHY | 13 | Prize coveted by a college football player: 2 wds. |
| 59% | THETWIST | 8 | Dance popularized by a Chubby Checker song: 2 wds. |
| 59% | IDO | 3 | Words said by a bride or groom: 2 wds. |
| 59% | HOPON | 5 | Invitation by a biker to join along: 2 wds. |
| 59% | SAGAWARD | 8 | Annual honor given by a performing union: 2 wds. |
| 59% | APPLETVS | 8 | Media players controlled by a Siri Remote: 2 wds. |
| 59% | SNAKEOIL | 8 | Sham medicine sold by a con artist: 2 wds. |
| 59% | IDOS | 4 | Vows exchanged by a bride and groom: 2 wds. |
| 59% | GETSSET | 7 | Prepares, like a runner on her mark: 2 wds. |
| 59% | OVENMITT | 8 | Hand protector worn by a baker: 2 wds. |
| 59% | WHOCARES | 8 | Apathetic phrase accompanied by a shrug: 2 wds. |
| 59% | IFTHEN | 6 | Conditional statement used by a programmer: 2 wds. |
| 59% | GOOSEEGG | 8 | Zero, as said by a sportscaster: 2 wds. |
| 59% | ATAB | 4 | Run ___: 2 wds. (accumulate a bar bill) |
| 59% | YELLOWJERSEY | 12 | Prize coveted by a Tour de France cyclist: 2 wds. |
| 59% | PRAYERMAT | 9 | Small rug used by a Muslim for worship: 2 wds. |
| 58% | TRAINCAR | 8 | Vehicle pulled or pushed by a locomotive: 2 wds. |
| 57% | SKILODGE | 8 | Place to warm up after a run down the slopes: 2 wds. |