| 100% | STAIN | 5 | Dirty mark that might require detergent |
| 46% | STAIN | 5 | Dirty mark that is not easily removed |
| 46% | BULLET | 6 | Mark that may precede a 39-Across |
| 46% | SCAR | 4 | Mark that may be emotional or physical |
| 45% | ASANA | 5 | Position that might require flexibility |
| 45% | SCHOOLTRIP | 10 | Excursion that may require chaperones |
| 45% | SMUDGE | 6 | Mark that might be left with greasy fingers |
| 45% | SCAR | 4 | Mark that may be covered by a tattoo |
| 45% | ASTHMA | 6 | Malady that might require an inhaler |
| 45% | LOAN | 4 | Financial transaction that might require collateral |
| 45% | LEAK | 4 | Drip that might require a plumber |
| 45% | UPDO | 4 | Hairstyle that might require hair clips |
| 45% | MATH | 4 | Class that might require a calculator |
| 45% | UPDO | 4 | Hairstyle that might require a scrunchie |
| 45% | FRACTURE | 8 | Injury that may require a cast |
| 45% | FIELDTRIP | 9 | *Excursion that may require permission slips |
| 45% | ALGEBRAEXAM | 11 | Test that may require factoring polynomials |
| 44% | CLOG | 4 | Plumbing problem that might require a snake |
| 44% | DEMON | 5 | Evil spirit that might require an exorcist |
| 44% | ESSAYTEST | 9 | Exam that might require a blue book |
| 44% | SLOPPYKISS | 10 | *Sign of affection that might require cleanup |
| 44% | BOSSFIGHT | 9 | Engagement that might require your level best? |
| 44% | BLONDE | 6 | Hair-dye option that might require bleach |
| 44% | ASTHMA | 6 | Respiratory ailment that may require an inhaler |
| 44% | FLU | 3 | Wintertime illness that may require a shot |
| 44% | APPENDIX | 8 | Small abdominal organ that may require surgery |
| 44% | BALLETS | 7 | Works that may require leaps of imagination? |
| 44% | ADA | 3 | Law that may require 25-Down interpreters |
| 44% | WIFI | 4 | Hotel amenity that may require a password |
| 44% | COMMAS | 6 | Punctuation marks that may give you pause? |