| 100% | COWBOYHAT | 9 | Headgear for a Western rancher, say: 2 wds. |
| 52% | OPENBAR | 7 | Free drinks setup for a wedding reception, say: 2 wds. |
| 50% | DRESSUP | 7 | Prepare for a party, say: 2 wds. |
| 46% | DRESSEDUP | 9 | Ready for a date, say (2 wds.) |
| 45% | BOWLERHAT | 9 | Headgear for British policewomen: 2 wds. |
| 44% | HITUP | 5 | ___ for a loan (ask for money): 2 wds. |
| 44% | ITRAN | 5 | "___ for a decade on BBC!" (aired): 2 wds. |
| 44% | ONESTAR | 7 | Rating for a pretty bad film, say (2 wds.) |
| 44% | COALMINE | 8 | Place for a canary, in a saying (2 wds.) |
| 44% | LIESDOWN | 8 | Gets in position for a nap: 2 wds. |
| 44% | ADHOC | 5 | ___ committee (formed for a particular purpose): 2 wds. |
| 44% | HOTFUDGE | 8 | Warm, chocolaty topping for a sundae: 2 wds. |
| 44% | SKIMASK | 7 | Clichéd head covering for a burglar: 2 wds. |
| 44% | SEASHANTY | 9 | Traditional folk song for a sailor: 2 wds. |
| 44% | CARLEASE | 8 | Alternative to purchasing, for a vehicle: 2 wds. |
| 44% | DONUTHOLE | 9 | Generic term for a Dunkin' Munchkin: 2 wds. |
| 44% | ONHAND | 6 | Available for a purpose: 2 wds. |
| 44% | ATBAT | 5 | Ready for a pitch: 2 wds. |
| 44% | HERGRACE | 8 | Title for a duchess: 2 wds. |
| 44% | BEERTAP | 7 | Faucet for a keg: 2 wds. |
| 44% | IDOS | 4 | Vows for a couple: 2 wds. |
| 44% | SWIMMINGTRUNKS | 14 | Bottoms for a pool: 2 wds. |
| 44% | CATFOOD | 7 | Nourishment for a tabby: 2 wds. |
| 44% | BEACHREAD | 9 | Book for a vacation: 2 wds. |
| 43% | RECROOM | 7 | Place for a Ping-Pong table: 2 wds. |
| 43% | EGGCARTON | 9 | Container for a dozen breakfast items: 2 wds. |
| 43% | FISHTANK | 8 | Home for a neon tetra, maybe: 2 wds. |
| 43% | SOAPDISH | 8 | Container for a bar of Dial: 2 wds. |
| 43% | SICEM | 5 | Command for a canine to attack: 2 wds. |
| 43% | TRADESIN | 8 | Swaps for a newer model, perhaps: 2 wds. |