| 100% | SHARP | 5 | Having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something |
| 51% | SHARP | 5 | Having an edge; able to cut something |
| 40% | BLADE | 5 | Cutting edge of a box cutter or razor, and something that can be sharpened |
| 38% | LILY | 4 | "To gild a ___," idiom that means an unnecessary adornment has been added to something already beautiful |
| 38% | ODES | 4 | Verses that are dedicated to something or someone |
| 36% | READ | 4 | To be able to understand something that is written |
| 36% | AFFORD | 6 | Have the funds to be able to pay for something |
| 36% | FORTHEFIRSTTIME | 15 | "Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to witness something extraordinary that has never been seen or attempted before!" (go to 34-Down) |
| 36% | ACIDIFIED | 9 | Substance that has been turned to acid or vinegar |
| 35% | HEW | 3 | To chop or cut something (especially wood) with an axe or pick |
| 35% | NOISE | 5 | Something that may be described to an auto mechanic |
| 35% | CONDONE | 7 | Allow to continue, or overlook something that is illegal |
| 35% | REBUT | 5 | To claim that an accusation or evidence is false |
| 34% | BAR | 3 | The test that lawyers have to clear before being able to practice law |
| 34% | ENHANCED | 8 | Something or someone, that has been given special abilities |
| 34% | STOPPABLE | 9 | Describes something that can be brought to an end |
| 34% | AMENDED | 7 | Something that has been changed or modified |
| 34% | ACOUSTICVERSION | 15 | *Song that's been modified to have an intimate sound |
| 33% | RECEIVED | 8 | To have been given or presented with something |
| 33% | CROPTOP | 7 | A shirt that is cut or torn to expose the abdomen |
| 33% | REDO | 4 | Having to repeat something that has already been done |
| 33% | HOLY | 4 | ___ basil plant, also known as "Tulsi," an Indian plant that is said to have medical uses |
| 33% | ONAJURY | 7 | "The judge mentioned that it was an honor to be able to serve ___." (the panel): 3 wds. |
| 32% | EGG | 3 | Something that has to be broken before it can be used |
| 32% | CLICHE | 6 | An expression or phrase that is overused |
| 32% | OCTAD | 5 | The planets, now that Pluto has been downgraded to an ice-covered dwarf planet |
| 32% | AIRCRAFT | 8 | Machine that is able to fly |
| 32% | NATURALGAS | 10 | Resource that is actually virtually odorless and hence, has an odorant added to aid detection |
| 32% | ICON | 4 | Pictorial image that is often used to represent the theme or meaning of an application |
| 32% | LOSTWAGES | 9 | Compensation that can be claimed if unable to work because of an accident or injury |