| 36% | ECRU | 4 | Shade often confused with cream |
| 36% | CANADAGEESE | 11 | Birds often considered pests |
| 36% | SEVEN | 5 | Number often considered lucky |
| 35% | MORTALITY | 9 | Hamlet often considers his |
| 35% | DADA | 4 | Art often considered non-art |
| 35% | OWL | 3 | Night bird often considered wise |
| 34% | THIRTEEN | 8 | Number often considered to be unlucky |
| 34% | ECRU | 4 | Light fawn shade of colour; beige |
| 34% | TAN | 3 | Lifeguard's shade, often |
| 34% | KHAKI | 5 | Military uniform shade, often |
| 33% | DANDELION | 9 | Yellow flower often considered a nuisance plant |
| 33% | ATHENS | 6 | City often considered the birthplace of democracy |
| 33% | IPA | 3 | Drink often considered a "summer beer": Abbr. |
| 33% | ROACH | 5 | Insect often considered to be a pest |
| 33% | SEPIA | 5 | Brown shade often seen in old photographs |
| 33% | SEPIA | 5 | Brown shade often seen in old photos |
| 33% | GRAY | 4 | Pre-dye hair shade, often |
| 32% | ESP | 3 | It's often considered to be pseudoscientific: Abbr. |
| 32% | KIERKEGAARD | 11 | Philosopher often considered to be the first existentialist |
| 32% | OWL | 3 | Bird that's often considered to be wise |
| 32% | COUCH | 5 | Grass with creeping roots often considered a weed |
| 32% | OMEN | 4 | A comet was often considered a bad one |
| 32% | UTILIZE | 7 | Word often considered a pretentious alternative to “use” |
| 32% | PASTELS | 7 | Light shades, often seen in springtime |
| 32% | GREYS | 5 | Shades in the London sky, often |
| 32% | ELMS | 4 | They often throw shade |
| 31% | CRAB | 4 | Land hermit ___, shy crustacean often considered a controversial pet |
| 31% | POI | 3 | Hawaiian food that's often considered an acquired taste |
| 31% | SCAR | 4 | "The Lion King" character often considered a gay icon |
| 31% | YUGOS | 5 | Zastava autos often considered among the worst cars ever |