| 100% | PRAISE | 6 | Encouragement in recognition of good work |
| 48% | TIP | 3 | Recognition of good service |
| 46% | NEBULA | 6 | ___ Award, prize given to the best works of science fiction or fantasy published in the U.S. |
| 45% | AWARDS | 6 | Prizes in recognition of achievements |
| 44% | YWCA | 4 | Natl. org. of good works since 1906 |
| 44% | SAD | 3 | In need of good news |
| 43% | REWARD | 6 | Gift given in recognition of one's achievement |
| 43% | DENTED | 6 | In need of some garage work |
| 42% | JULIAROBERTS | 12 | Winner of the 1990 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her work in "Steel Magnolias": 2 wds. |
| 42% | DENTED | 6 | In need of body work |
| 42% | AUCTION | 7 | Sale of goods in lots |
| 42% | INVENTORY | 9 | List of goods in stock |
| 42% | ALAN | 4 | Composer ___ Menken, winner of the 1990 Golden Globe for Best Original Score for his work in "The Little Mermaid" |
| 42% | WARMER | 6 | Encouragement in a game of Hot and Cold |
| 41% | ERA | 3 | ___ of Good Feelings (1817-1825, in American history) |
| 41% | ERA | 3 | ___ of Good Feelings (period in early US history) |
| 41% | OPUS | 4 | Magnum ___, the best work of an artist |
| 41% | SUN | 3 | Symbol of good weather, in a forecast |
| 41% | AVE | 3 | Expression of good wishes in a meeting |
| 41% | CYNICISM | 8 | Critical attitude; disbelieving of good in others |
| 41% | RETAIL | 6 | Sale of goods in a small quantities |
| 40% | HALEST | 6 | In the best of health |
| 40% | MORGAN | 6 | ___ Freeman, winner of the 1990 Golden Globe for Best Actor in Comedy or Musical for his work in "Driving Miss Daisy" |
| 40% | ERA | 3 | ___ of Good Feelings (unity-inspired time in US history) |
| 40% | COKE | 4 | "Sign of Good Taste" advertiser, in the 1950s |
| 40% | NOVEL | 5 | Best-selling work of fiction, say |
| 40% | GRIMY | 5 | In need of a good scrubbing |
| 40% | MATTED | 6 | In need of a good brushing |
| 40% | MESSY | 5 | In need of a good clean |
| 40% | GRUNGY | 6 | In need of a good scrubbing |