| 100% | BELLYRUB | 8 | Bit of affection for a cuddly pet (2 wds.) |
| 50% | WRITTENUP | 9 | Reported for a violation of the rules: 2 wds. |
| 49% | SOAPDISH | 8 | Container for a bar of Dial: 2 wds. |
| 48% | EYEMASK | 7 | Bit of fabric worn over a sleeping person's face: 2 wds. |
| 48% | ATOE | 4 | Put ___ in the water (try for a bit): 2 wds. |
| 47% | CATLADY | 7 | Slang term for a woman who owns lots of felines: 2 wds. |
| 47% | SKIBOOT | 7 | Heavy piece of footwear for a slalom racer: 2 wds. |
| 45% | FURBALL | 7 | Cute name for a cuddly pet |
| 45% | THETOP | 6 | "That song has been on ___ charts for a while..." (List of popular songs): 2 wds. |
| 45% | ATLUNCH | 7 | Out for a bite during the workday (2 wds.) |
| 44% | ONEPOUND | 8 | Weight for a box of chocolates (2 wds.) |
| 44% | LICK | 4 | Bit of affection from a dog |
| 44% | HAIR | 4 | Bit of evidence for a sleuth |
| 44% | ASCOT | 5 | Bit of wear for a fop |
| 44% | MESSJACKET | 10 | Bit of attire for a bellhop |
| 44% | AMP | 3 | Bit of gear for a gig |
| 44% | HINGE | 5 | Bit of hardware for a cabinet |
| 44% | CLUE | 4 | Bit of help for a sleuth |
| 44% | TELEPHOTOLENS | 13 | Bit of gear for a paparazzo |
| 44% | LOG | 3 | Bit of fuel for a campfire |
| 44% | AMP | 3 | Bit of gear for a roadie |
| 44% | PELLET | 6 | Bit of food for a hamster |
| 44% | POLE | 4 | Bit of equipment for a vault |
| 44% | AMP | 3 | Bit of gear for a rock tour |
| 44% | SHAWL | 5 | Bit of attire for a carriage ride |
| 44% | STILT | 5 | Bit of equipment for a circus clown |
| 44% | PELLET | 6 | Bit of ammo for a toy gun |
| 44% | SUB | 3 | Bit of income for a magazine, informally |
| 44% | MIC | 3 | Bit of equipment for a boom operator |
| 44% | OAT | 3 | Bit of food for a neigh-sayer? |