| 100% | SICEM | 5 | Command for a canine to attack: 2 wds. |
| 50% | SAFEHOUSE | 9 | Place for a spy to hole up: 2 wds. |
| 49% | DRUMSOLO | 8 | Time for a percussionist to shine (2 wds.) |
| 49% | BIGDOG | 6 | Canine slang term for a powerful person: 2 wds. |
| 48% | CARLEASE | 8 | Alternative to purchasing, for a vehicle: 2 wds. |
| 47% | SKIHAT | 6 | Knit cap for a winter visitor to Vail: 2 wds. |
| 47% | STANDATEASE | 11 | Command for a soldier to relax |
| 47% | COME | 4 | Command for a pooch to approach |
| 47% | SPEAK | 5 | Command for a dog to bark |
| 46% | ISEE | 4 | "Can ___ that for a second?" ("Show it to me"): 2 wds. |
| 46% | SIT | 3 | Command for a dog to lower its behind |
| 45% | TRAVISSCOTT | 11 | Rapper who was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2019 but lost to Cardi B: 2 wds. |
| 45% | TAYLORSWIFT | 11 | Singer who was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2008 but lost to Amy Winehouse: 2 wds. |
| 45% | HEEL | 4 | Command for a dog to walk next to you |
| 45% | PARTYBUS | 8 | Transport for a group wanting to barhop but not drive (2 wds.) |
| 45% | TOWBAR | 6 | Device for attaching a trailer to a car: 2 wds. |
| 45% | BEG | 3 | Command for a dog to get up on two legs |
| 44% | PLAYDEAD | 8 | Command that prompts a dog to flop over onto its back: 2 wds. |
| 44% | SICEM | 5 | Command to an attack dog (2 wds.) |
| 44% | HITUP | 5 | ___ for a loan (ask for money): 2 wds. |
| 44% | SICEM | 5 | Command to a guard dog (2 wds.) |
| 44% | ITRAN | 5 | "___ for a decade on BBC!" (aired): 2 wds. |
| 43% | LIESDOWN | 8 | Gets in position for a nap: 2 wds. |
| 43% | ADHOC | 5 | ___ committee (formed for a particular purpose): 2 wds. |
| 43% | HOTFUDGE | 8 | Warm, chocolaty topping for a sundae: 2 wds. |
| 43% | SKIMASK | 7 | Clichéd head covering for a burglar: 2 wds. |
| 43% | SEASHANTY | 9 | Traditional folk song for a sailor: 2 wds. |
| 43% | DONUTHOLE | 9 | Generic term for a Dunkin' Munchkin: 2 wds. |
| 43% | HERGRACE | 8 | Title for a duchess: 2 wds. |
| 43% | ONHAND | 6 | Available for a purpose: 2 wds. |