| 100% | SOLVE | 5 | Find the answer to, as an equation |
| 68% | SUNSET | 6 | Find the answer to the metaphor mystery: "I am a sign off in the sky, dipping under the horizon as the day comes to an end" |
| 59% | SOLVE | 5 | Find the answer to |
| 59% | SOLVES | 6 | Finds the answer to |
| 54% | SHAKYGROUND | 11 | With "on," not strong, as an argument ... and what might cause the ends of answers to starred clues? |
| 53% | DOUBLEBOOK | 10 | Reserve twice in error, as an airline seat ... or a hint to the two-part answers to starred clues |
| 52% | SOLUTION | 8 | The answer to a problem, such as a crossword clue |
| 51% | RIGHTOFWAY | 10 | Crossroads concern, and where you might find the answers to starred clues' ending words |
| 49% | OWL | 3 | Find the answer to the metaphor mystery: "I am feathered, flying hunter of the night, a 'wise' advisor" |
| 49% | BUCKETLIST | 10 | Enumeration of life goals, on which one should also find the answers to the starred clues? |
| 49% | APRIL | 5 | Psych! You've been ___ Fooled ! Find the answers to 28a, 32a, and 45a for a surprise :) |
| 49% | REPLY | 5 | Answer, as to an email |
| 49% | LANDEDON | 8 | Came to, as an answer |
| 49% | NEWYORK | 7 | Find the answer to the metaphor mystery: "I am a city that never sleeps, a concrete jungle": 2 wds. |
| 49% | WRONG | 5 | Like right, as an answer to this clue |
| 48% | PARALLELPARKS | 13 | Completes a road test maneuver ... or the answers to starred clues, as arranged |
| 48% | HOTPANTS | 8 | Sexy '70s fad ... and where the answers to starred clues might be found? |
| 48% | AHEADOFSCHEDULE | 15 | Early ... or where the answers to the starred clues' ending words can be found |
| 48% | MOON | 4 | Find the answer to the metaphor mystery: "I am silvery orb in the sky, lighting the way for the night traveler" |
| 47% | TIME | 4 | Find the answer to the metaphor mystery: "I am a circle that bends, a ticking river that flows with no end" |
| 47% | SECRETCODE | 10 | What the answers to the six starred clues follow, as hinted at by 66-Across |
| 47% | BAR | 3 | Judging by their names, where the answers to the four starred clues might be found? |
| 47% | MODUSOPERANDI | 13 | Plan of action, as "initially" found in the answers to the starred clues? |
| 46% | AMYLNITRITE | 11 | Yellow fragrant liquid used as an inhalant to dilate the blood vessels |
| 46% | DANCEAROUND | 11 | Skirt, as an issue ... or a hint to the puzzle's circles |
| 46% | TOPHAT | 6 | Something worn by the answer to each starred clue, as represented graphically in this puzzle's grid |
| 45% | AGILITY | 7 | The ability to move quickly and nimbly, as with an athlete |
| 45% | WELLROUNDEDDIET | 15 | Nutritionist's recommendation … or what the answers to the starred clues make up, to an overly literal person? |
| 45% | MEMORY | 6 | Answer to the riddle "I form in an instant and last a lifetime. What am I?" |
| 44% | SOLVED | 6 | Found the answer |