| 100% | APED | 4 | Copied or mimicked, as a primate |
| 98% | APED | 4 | Copied or mimicked, as a primate would |
| 56% | APE | 3 | To copy someone, as a primate would |
| 51% | APE | 3 | Copy or mimic someone |
| 49% | APES | 4 | Copies or mimics someone for laughs |
| 49% | IMITATIVE | 9 | Tending to copy or mimic |
| 48% | GREATAPE | 8 | Large primate such as a chimpanzee or gorilla: 2 wds. |
| 48% | IMITABLE | 8 | Worthy of being copied or mimicked |
| 47% | INSTEAD | 7 | As a replacement or alternative |
| 47% | THUS | 4 | As a consequence or result |
| 46% | ERGO | 4 | As a result of or consequently |
| 45% | MONKEY | 6 | A primate or close relative of humans |
| 44% | PAVE | 4 | Resurface, as a road or driveway |
| 44% | OFF | 3 | Unlit, as a burner or lamp |
| 44% | SLIPON | 6 | Try, as a sweater or loafer |
| 44% | FIVESTAR | 8 | Exceptional, as a restaurant or hotel |
| 44% | VAST | 4 | Immense, as a desert or sea |
| 44% | SLAY | 4 | Kill, as a vampire or dragon |
| 44% | INTHEWAKEOF | 11 | Following as a consequence or result |
| 44% | AVERT | 5 | Avoid, as a risk or danger |
| 44% | ENROL | 5 | Register as a member or student |
| 44% | SLEW | 4 | Killed, as a vampire or dragon |
| 44% | WED | 3 | Take as a husband or wife |
| 44% | CATCHABLE | 9 | Reachable, as a pass or hit |
| 44% | HONE | 4 | Sharpen, as a blade or skills |
| 44% | ADOPT | 5 | Rescue, as a dog or cat |
| 44% | SEVERE | 6 | Harsh, as a storm or criticism |
| 44% | UNZIP | 5 | Open, as a backpack or parka |
| 44% | ACE | 3 | Expert, as a pitcher or reporter |
| 44% | TUNE | 4 | Adjust as a motor or guitar |