| 100% | ADOPTED | 7 | Chosen in place of or in preference to an original |
| 47% | AHEADOFTHEGAME | 14 | In an advantageous position, or where both halves of the answers to 20-, 26-, and 44-Across can be placed? |
| 44% | ALTITUDE | 8 | Height of an object in relation to sea or ground |
| 43% | RANSACK | 7 | To turn a place upside down in search of valuables, or a way to "plunder" |
| 42% | LISLE | 5 | Strong fine cotton thread or fabric named after its original place of manufacture in France |
| 42% | LISLE | 5 | Strong, fine, cotton thread or fabric named after its original place of manufacture in France |
| 42% | LISLE | 5 | Strong, fine cotton thread or fabric named after its original place of manufacture in France |
| 42% | PIECESOFEIGHT | 13 | Pirate plunder ... or a hint to interpreting an appropriate number of squares in this puzzle |
| 42% | PARTSDEPARTMENT | 15 | Place in an auto dealership to pick up wiper blades or spark plugs |
| 41% | CAFE | 4 | Place in a bookstore to get a cup of coffee or use Wi-Fi |
| 41% | FIRSTCHAIR | 10 | Place of prominence in an orchestra |
| 40% | NEWSPAPERCOLUMN | 15 | Place to express an opinion ... or a literal description of 3-, 7-, 9- and 21-Down? |
| 40% | IMDOWN | 6 | "Count me in!," or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues |
| 40% | YOURATTENTIONPLEASE | 19 | Start of an announcement ... or a hint to what's hidden in the answers to the six starred clues |
| 40% | SCREEN | 6 | With 45-Down, displays during an online presentation ... or a hint to three pairs of answers in this puzzle |
| 39% | HOUSE | 5 | Place where one lives ... or a word that goes with "fly" to refer to an insect that's often found in kitchens |
| 39% | CAPITAL | 7 | With 31-Down, proceeds from the sale of an asset … or a hint to understanding six answers in this puzzle |
| 39% | LEECHFARM | 9 | Place of hirudiculture, or to grow annelids |
| 39% | BOSS | 4 | Leader or in charge of an organization |
| 39% | RANKS | 5 | Places in order of preference |
| 38% | BUTTON | 6 | Knob or disk secured to an article of clothing |
| 38% | OPTIC | 5 | Choose to be in charge of vision |
| 38% | BEFORE | 6 | In advance of, prior to an event |
| 37% | BRINJAL | 7 | An aubergine or eggplant in parts of Asia |
| 37% | PREFIX | 6 | Placed in front of word to change meaning |
| 37% | VERSUS | 6 | In contrast to or as the alternative of |
| 37% | CHAPEL | 6 | Place of quiet worship in a church or cathedral |
| 37% | HOLLYWOOD | 9 | Place in California to see lots of film stars |
| 37% | SERENADE | 8 | To play or sing music in honor of someone |
| 37% | CEPHALIC | 8 | Of, in, or relating to the head |