| 100% | ADDON | 5 | An extension or supplement to something: Hyph. |
| 45% | CEASE | 5 | To stop something or to bring it to an end |
| 43% | LICENSE | 7 | A permit from an authority to own or use something |
| 41% | APP | 3 | Something downloaded to an iPhone or a Droid |
| 41% | MRINBETWEEN | 11 | Something to "call me" per an old song … or a hint to this puzzle's theme |
| 41% | TALKOFTHETOWN | 13 | Something stirring up local buzz . . . or an apt way to describe this puzzle’s starred clues |
| 40% | SHARP | 5 | Having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something |
| 37% | OOH | 3 | Reaction to something pleasant or unpleasant |
| 36% | EBOOK | 5 | Something to read on a Kindle: Hyph. |
| 36% | ORGAN | 5 | Something vital ... or an instrument |
| 36% | ATTEMPT | 7 | An effort to do something |
| 36% | STUB | 4 | Something shown to an usher |
| 36% | EAR | 3 | Something to lend or bend |
| 36% | ANEAR | 5 | Something to bend or lend |
| 36% | BREATH | 6 | Something to catch or save |
| 36% | NIX | 3 | To reject or cancel something |
| 36% | ANEAR | 5 | Something to lend or bend |
| 36% | HELL | 4 | Something to catch or raise |
| 36% | IMAGE | 5 | Something to upload or uphold |
| 36% | BAN | 3 | To prohibit or outlaw something |
| 36% | SCENE | 5 | Something to make or steal |
| 36% | TALE | 4 | Something to weave or spin |
| 36% | HABIT | 5 | Something to kick or break |
| 36% | LINE | 4 | Something to flub or drop |
| 36% | EAR | 3 | Something to bend or lend |
| 36% | TEST | 4 | Something to pass or fail |
| 36% | LINE | 4 | Something to draw or toe |
| 36% | MAR | 3 | To blemish or spoil something |
| 36% | MAR | 3 | To ruin or diminish something |
| 36% | RESPONSE | 8 | Reply or answer to something |