| 100% | SUNKENSHIP | 10 | Destination for an underwater drone, perhaps |
| 47% | AIRHOSE | 7 | Tube for an underwater diver |
| 47% | SCUBA | 5 | Gear for an underwater diver |
| 47% | SPA | 3 | Common destination for an escape |
| 46% | SONAR | 5 | Acronym for an underwater detection system |
| 46% | SONAR | 5 | Acronym for an underwater navigation device |
| 46% | GOLDFISHBOWL | 12 | Glass container for an underwater pet |
| 46% | SCUBA | 5 | Acronym for an underwater diving sport |
| 46% | SUB | 3 | Sandwich named for an underwater craft |
| 46% | HIVE | 4 | Destination for a drone |
| 45% | DEPTHBOMB | 9 | Calvados and brandy for an underwater explosion |
| 44% | UPSTATE | 7 | Weekend destination for an N.Y.C. getaway, maybe |
| 44% | GORE | 4 | Cause for an R, perhaps |
| 44% | ONHOLD | 6 | Waiting for an answer, perhaps |
| 44% | GLAND | 5 | Study for an endocrinologist, perhaps |
| 43% | EMMY | 4 | Award for an HBO show, perhaps |
| 43% | ARIA | 4 | Song for an Italian tenor, perhaps |
| 43% | GORE | 4 | Reason for an ''R'' rating, perhaps |
| 43% | MAT | 3 | Surface for an office chair, perhaps |
| 43% | ENTRYWAY | 8 | Place for an umbrella bucket, perhaps |
| 43% | PAT | 3 | Reward for an obedient dog, perhaps |
| 43% | LOVESCENE | 9 | Reason for an R rating, perhaps |
| 43% | CARAT | 5 | Measure for an engagement ring, perhaps |
| 43% | LASTPAGE | 8 | Place for an acknowledgment list, perhaps |
| 43% | PEABODY | 7 | Award for an excellent story, perhaps |
| 43% | ANKLE | 5 | Spot for an inconspicuous tattoo, perhaps |
| 43% | SWAGBAG | 7 | Haul for an Oscar nominee, perhaps |
| 43% | MRI | 3 | Scan for an injured Nat, perhaps |
| 43% | FINE | 4 | Penalty for an overdue book, perhaps |
| 42% | GRE | 3 | Hurdle for an M.A. seeker, perhaps |