| 100% | CONSULATE | 9 | Diplomatic outpost that might be confused with an embassy |
| 52% | PYRITE | 6 | Metal that might be confused with gold |
| 52% | MODEM | 5 | Device that might be confused with a router |
| 52% | DESIGNFLAW | 10 | Problem that may be confused with operator error |
| 50% | ALLIGATOR | 9 | Large reptile that might be confused with one making many unjustified accusations? |
| 48% | EMU | 3 | Bird that could be confused with an ostrich |
| 48% | LEI | 3 | Gift that may be presented with an "Aloha!" |
| 48% | ADHD | 4 | Diagnosis that may be accommodated with an IEP |
| 48% | HAM | 3 | Meat that might be carved with an electric knife |
| 47% | IPOD | 4 | Device that may be used with an Apple Music subscription |
| 47% | AIRPOD | 6 | Wireless earpiece that might be used with an iPhone |
| 45% | FUEL | 4 | *Gas station purchase that might be marked with an OCTane rating |
| 41% | ANT | 3 | It might be confused with a termite |
| 41% | TIC | 3 | Movement that might be confused for a stim |
| 40% | ARIAL | 5 | Font that might be confused for a Disney princess |
| 40% | DOORS | 5 | Rock band that you might think would always be an opening act, with "the"? |
| 40% | ALOUD | 5 | It might be confused with "allowed" when said 64-Across |
| 40% | ESS | 3 | What might be confused with "5" on a digital display |
| 39% | ANTS | 4 | Insects that might be an "army" |
| 39% | CUSTARD | 7 | Pie that may be an eyeful? |
| 39% | CAT | 3 | Pet that might be an avid birdwatcher |
| 39% | ELM | 3 | Tree that might be near an oak |
| 39% | NOTE | 4 | Musical symbol that might be an A |
| 39% | ITS | 3 | Possessive pronoun that might mistakenly be spelled with an apostrophe |
| 38% | OAT | 3 | Grain that might be mixed in with yogurt |
| 38% | RULE | 4 | Word that may be defiantly rhymed with "schmool" |
| 38% | MEMO | 4 | Note that might be about an upcoming office holiday |
| 38% | IPADS | 5 | Devices that might be awkward to take selfies with |
| 38% | OFFICEJOB | 9 | Something that might be held down with a tie? |
| 38% | MAITAI | 6 | It might be adorned with an umbrella |