| 100% | TROUT | 5 | California Golden ___, official state freshwater fish of California, known for its presence in rivers and favored by anglers |
| 35% | EEL | 3 | California river known more for salmon and trout than the fish it's named after |
| 34% | ASSAM | 5 | State in India known for its tea and silk |
| 34% | MALIBU | 6 | Hit song by American artist Miley Cyrus which depicts a city in California that is known for its celebrity homes and the sandy Zuma Beach |
| 33% | NAPA | 4 | ___ Valley, wine-producing region in Northern California known for its vineyards and scenic countryside |
| 33% | POPPY | 5 | California ___, official state flower of California, recognized for its bright orange petals |
| 31% | PARK | 4 | Yosemite National ___, vast wilderness area in California's Sierra Nevada, known for its landscapes and diverse wildlife |
| 31% | ROSE | 4 | ___ Parade, annual New Year's Day parade in California that is known for its floral-covered floats and marching bands |
| 30% | LATE | 4 | "___ in the Evening," 1980 single by Paul Simon which topped several charts worldwide and is known for its drum beat |
| 30% | AVOCADO | 7 | Official state fruit of California, often used in guacamole and a favorite in salads and on toast |
| 29% | COCOCHANEL | 10 | French fashion designer and namesake of the brand that was founded in 1909 and is known for its perfume No. 5: 2 wds. |
| 29% | RAGDOLL | 7 | Breed of cat known for its size and calm attitude |
| 29% | LENA | 4 | River known for the goldfields in its basin |
| 29% | PIRANHA | 7 | Fish in South America known for its teeth |
| 29% | BEECH | 5 | Tree known for its golden fall foliage and its toothed leaves |
| 29% | MALIBU | 6 | California beach city known for its surf and stars |
| 29% | DEE | 3 | Scottish river known for its salmon fishing |
| 29% | SHAD | 4 | Type of fish known for its roe |
| 28% | BARRACUDA | 9 | Large fish known for its teeth and aggression |
| 28% | ENGLAND | 7 | European country known for its fish and chips |
| 28% | ASSAM | 5 | Indian state known for its tea and silk |
| 28% | CATFISH | 7 | Type of fish known for its long whiskers |
| 28% | TINTO | 5 | Rio ___, river in Spain known for its red hue |
| 28% | GOA | 3 | Coastal state in west India, known for its beaches |
| 28% | PARACHUTE | 9 | Type of baggy pants from the '80s known for its popularity in breakdancing circles |
| 28% | ROBINWRIGHT | 11 | American actress whose birthday it is today and who is known for playing Claire Underwood in Netflix series "House of Cards": 2 wds. |
| 28% | POO | 3 | Playa de ___, European beach in Spain known for its calm shallow waters and surrounding forests |
| 28% | KOLYMA | 6 | — River, stream in NE Siberia formerly known for its Gulag labour camps |
| 27% | RHODE | 5 | ___ Island, US state known for its sandy shores and seaside towns |
| 27% | TASMANIA | 8 | Island state of Australia widely known for its great air quality |