| 100% | RRNA | 4 | Essential component of protein synthesis, for short |
| 53% | AMP | 3 | Component of sound system, for short |
| 51% | THC | 3 | Psychoactive component of marijuana, for short |
| 51% | CPUS | 4 | Core components of computers, for short |
| 49% | IRAS | 4 | Components of many a 28-Across, for short |
| 49% | CBD | 3 | Major chemical component of weed, for short |
| 48% | BPA | 3 | Controversial component of some plastic bottles, for short |
| 48% | LCD | 3 | Common component of a digital watch, for short |
| 42% | SKIN | 4 | Essential component of your integumentary system |
| 42% | AMINO | 5 | ___ acid, component of protein |
| 41% | ACETIC | 6 | ___ acid, essential component of vinegar |
| 38% | STAR | 4 | Component of the Big Dipper, for example |
| 38% | WHEY | 4 | Kind of protein for bodybuilders |
| 38% | BEANS | 5 | Source of protein for vegans |
| 37% | TOFU | 4 | Source of protein for a vegetarian |
| 37% | BIRDEGGS | 8 | Common source of protein for opossums |
| 37% | SOY | 3 | Source of protein for many vegans |
| 37% | TOFU | 4 | Source of protein for many vegans |
| 37% | AMT | 3 | Quantity, for short (anagram of "tam") |
| 37% | THO | 3 | However, for short (anagram of "hot") |
| 37% | AMINO | 5 | Protein acid, for short |
| 37% | RNA | 3 | Protein template, for short |
| 37% | BOTTOMSURGERY | 13 | Component of a gender-affirming care plan, for some |
| 37% | AMINO | 5 | With 16-Across, component of most proteins |
| 37% | SNARE | 5 | Component of a kit for 3-Down |
| 37% | DEB | 3 | Society newcomer, for short (anagram of "bed") |
| 37% | ALUM | 4 | Former student, for short (anagram of "maul") |
| 37% | PECS | 4 | Chest muscles, for short (anagram of "spec") |
| 37% | LAT | 3 | Back muscle, for short (anagram of "alt") |
| 37% | SPEC | 4 | Design detail, for short (anagram of "pecs") |