| 100% | TNT | 3 | Compound that could make a big bang: Abbr. |
| 65% | TNT | 3 | Stuff that makes a big bang: Abbr. |
| 59% | TNT | 3 | It makes a big bang: Abbr. |
| 59% | JUST | 4 | Word that can make a big ask seem smaller |
| 51% | TNT | 3 | Stick that causes a big bang: Abbr. |
| 48% | TNT | 3 | Stuff making a big bang |
| 47% | ICE | 3 | Stuff that can make a road slick |
| 47% | ACID | 4 | Liquid that could make a hole in metal |
| 47% | RAKE | 4 | Tool that can make a pile of leaves |
| 47% | KNUCKLES | 8 | Finger joints that can make a cracking noise |
| 46% | TNT | 3 | Cause of a big bang: Abbr. |
| 46% | AWL | 3 | Tool that can make a hole in a belt |
| 45% | ICE | 3 | Substance that can make a road dangerous to drive on |
| 45% | TAPAS | 5 | Appetizers that can make up a meal |
| 44% | UPTALK | 6 | Rise in pitch that can make a statement sound like a question |
| 44% | SNOW | 4 | Precipation that could make for a white Christmas |
| 44% | SOCK | 4 | Clothing item that could made into a puppet |
| 44% | HOE | 3 | Tool that can make furrows in a garden |
| 44% | ETHANOL | 7 | Compound that makes a drink alcoholic |
| 43% | TNT | 3 | It could make a building implode: Abbr. |
| 43% | TNT | 3 | It can make a building implode: Abbr. |
| 43% | TAPAS | 5 | Series of small plates that can make up a meal |
| 42% | POINT | 5 | "The Tipping ___: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference," non-fiction book by Malcolm Gladwell |
| 41% | ANT | 3 | Small insect that can carry a big crumb |
| 41% | AAA | 3 | Club that can send a tow truck: Abbr. |
| 41% | TNT | 3 | Stuff that can initiate a building implosion: Abbr. |
| 41% | CANNONBALL | 10 | Dive that makes a big splash |
| 41% | TVS | 3 | Devices also called idiot boxes that can make you laugh or cry: Abbr. |
| 41% | DNA | 3 | Genetic evidence that could help convict a criminal: Abbr. |
| 41% | LOG | 3 | Piece of wood that can help make a cabin |