| 100% | SAFEHOUSE | 9 | Hiding place where spies or their targets lie low |
| 40% | SAFEHOUSE | 9 | Hiding place for spies or protected witnesses |
| 38% | NESTS | 5 | Places where birds lay their eggs |
| 37% | NEST | 4 | A place where birds lay their eggs |
| 32% | PARKBENCH | 9 | Place where spies exchange briefcases |
| 30% | LAIR | 4 | Place where supervillains hide |
| 30% | NESTS | 5 | Places where birds lay eggs |
| 29% | NEST | 4 | Place where birds or hornets live |
| 29% | POT | 3 | Place where poker players put their bets |
| 29% | NEST | 4 | Where 38-Across lay 1-Across ... or a word hidden in 20-, 27-, 44- and 51-Across |
| 29% | FARM | 4 | Place where corn or wheat is harvested |
| 29% | RACETRACK | 9 | Place where horses or fast cars compete |
| 29% | BAKERY | 6 | Place where bread is made or sold |
| 29% | COURTS | 6 | Places where people plead innocent or guilty |
| 28% | BARCAR | 6 | Place where people are going with their drinks? |
| 28% | MUSEUM | 6 | Place where art or historical items are displayed |
| 28% | SPA | 3 | Place where a masseuse or manicurist might work |
| 28% | SEA | 3 | Place where a mermaid or Aquaman may live |
| 28% | VENUE | 5 | Place where an event or conference is held |
| 28% | SHOWROOMS | 9 | Places where cars or furniture may be displayed |
| 28% | BIRDBATHS | 9 | Places where sparrows dip their feet |
| 28% | ARCADE | 6 | Place where you can play Defender or Missile Command |
| 28% | BALLROOM | 8 | Place where dancers may do a foxtrot or waltz |
| 27% | LANDING | 7 | Place where a ship stops to load people or goods |
| 27% | GYM | 3 | Place where you might do circuit training or spin class |
| 27% | DEN | 3 | A place where 14a would hide out, say |
| 27% | ANNEFRANK | 9 | __ House, place where the famous diarist hid out |
| 27% | FACTORY | 7 | A place where goods are manufactured or assembled |
| 27% | BOXOFFICE | 9 | The place where tickets are sold or reserved |
| 27% | URN | 3 | Where "Survivor" contestants place their votes |