| 100% | MAGICSET | 8 | Gift for an aspiring illusionist (2 wds.) |
| 61% | TRAINSET | 8 | Gift for an aspiring conductor |
| 53% | OHMSLAW | 7 | Principle for an electrical current: 2 wds. |
| 53% | AGOAL | 5 | Set ___ (plan for an accomplishment): 2 wds. |
| 53% | IWONT | 5 | "___ take no for an answer.": 2 wds. |
| 53% | BEESTING | 8 | Hazard for an apiarist: 2 wds. |
| 52% | ITRAN | 5 | "___ for an hour before conking off.": 2 wds. |
| 51% | SKIJACKET | 9 | Outerwear for an Aspen vacation, say: 2 wds. |
| 51% | BAREXAM | 7 | Test taken by an aspiring lawyer: 2 wds. |
| 50% | SPINNINGWHEEL | 13 | Spot for an enchanted needle in "Maleficent": 2 wds. |
| 50% | MAMASBOY | 8 | Insulting term for an overly devoted son: 2 wds. |
| 50% | RAINCHECK | 9 | Coupon for an out-of-stock item: 2 wds. |
| 50% | BIGRIG | 6 | Rhyming term for an 18-wheeler: 2 wds. |
| 50% | TWOCENTS | 8 | Monetary amount for an opinion, so to speak: 2 wds. |
| 50% | INLIMBO | 7 | Left unresolved for an indefinite amount of time: 2 wds. |
| 49% | BABYYODA | 8 | Popular nickname for an adorable character on 38-Across: 2 wds. |
| 49% | PAPERCUT | 8 | Very minor injury for an office worker: 2 wds. |
| 49% | TENNISCOURT | 11 | Lorde song named for an athletic setting: 2 wds. |
| 49% | ARMCANDY | 8 | "Sweet" slang term for an attractive escort: 2 wds. |
| 48% | AMERICAFERRERA | 14 | Actress nominated for an Oscar for her role in "Barbie": 2 wds. |
| 48% | ZOOMEDIN | 8 | Went for an extreme close-up with a camera lens: 2 wds. |
| 48% | TOOLSET | 7 | Gift for a mechanic (2 wds.) |
| 48% | STEVEMCQUEEN | 12 | "Bullitt" star who held a patent for an auto bucket seat: 2 wds. |
| 47% | CHEVYIMPALA | 11 | Car named for an antelope (2 wds.) |
| 47% | SAOIRSERONAN | 12 | Irish-American actress who played Briony, an aspiring novelist, in 17-Across: 2 wds. |
| 47% | GAMEDAY | 7 | When the action takes place for an athlete: 2 wds. |
| 46% | LAWYERUP | 8 | Ask for an attorney (2 wds.) |
| 46% | RYANGOSLING | 11 | Actor nominated for an Oscar for playing a history teacher in "Half Nelson": 2 wds. |
| 46% | KAITLINOLSON | 12 | "The Mick" actress nominated for an Emmy for starring in Quibi's "Flipped": 2 wds. |
| 46% | ANNAKENDRICK | 12 | "Pitch Perfect" actress nominated for an Emmy for starring in Quibi's "Dummy": 2 wds. |