| 100% | AVON | 4 | Big name in cosmetics which is also the name of a river in England |
| 59% | NAN | 3 | River in Thailand which is also the name of a "Game of Thrones" character |
| 54% | ERIE | 4 | Pennsylvania's "Gem City" which is also the name of a lake |
| 53% | MINT | 4 | Place where currency coins are made which is also the name of a herb |
| 53% | SUEME | 5 | Snide challenge which was also the name of a song on "Guys and Dolls": 2 wds. |
| 52% | EMU | 3 | Bird whose name is also the initials of a school in Ypsilanti |
| 51% | EBOLA | 5 | River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after which a severe infectious viral disease is named |
| 50% | MOCKINGJAY | 10 | Fictional bird in 33a which is also considered a symbol of rebellion in the film |
| 49% | SPADE | 5 | A tool which is also one of the black suits in a deck of cards |
| 48% | LONDON | 6 | "___ Calling," song by British punk rock band the Clash which has the name of a city in its title that is known for the clock tower"Big Ben" |
| 48% | LESMISERABLES | 13 | Musical with the song "I Dreamed a Dream" which was also the name of Scottish singer Susan Boyle's (birthday today) debut album: 2 wds. |
| 47% | BOOT | 4 | Surname for a wizarding family in the "Harry Potter" universe that is also the name for a type of winter footwear |
| 47% | MARNE | 5 | River in France which is a tributary of the Seine |
| 47% | POPES | 5 | 10 featured last names in this puzzle are also the names of these |
| 47% | LAWLORDS | 8 | Name by which the Lords of Appeal in Ordinary were also known |
| 46% | ALAMO | 5 | Texas landmark that is also the name of a tree |
| 46% | SPADES | 6 | Card suit that is also the name of a card game |
| 46% | IRIS | 4 | Pigmented eye part that is also the name of a flower |
| 46% | ACER | 4 | Big name in laptops which is a Dell alternative |
| 46% | LETHE | 5 | Oblivion, in Greek ... and the name of a river in Greek mythology |
| 46% | SEARS | 5 | Appliance giant that was once the name of a tower in Chicago |
| 45% | LEA | 3 | Anagram of "ale" which is also the name of actress Michele from "Glee" |
| 45% | ETNA | 4 | Poker term read backwards which is also the name of an Italian volcano |
| 45% | BUS | 3 | The "B" in USB which is also an anagram of USB |
| 45% | APE | 3 | Word that means to imitate someone and is also the name of a primate |
| 45% | OSLO | 4 | 2017 Tony-winning play whose title is also the name of a Norwegian city |
| 45% | NOEL | 4 | (2/3) Pere ___ is the name he goes by in France, which is also a word for a carol |
| 45% | RASSELAS | 8 | Name by which Samuel Johnson's 1759 novel The Prince of Abissinia: A Tale is also known |
| 45% | DAISY | 5 | Five-lettered flower that is also the name of a character from "The Great Gatsby" |