| 100% | MARY | 4 | I wrote "Frankenstein" and shared my name with my mother who was a writer and a feminist philosopher |
| 50% | LIVER | 5 | "I'm a detoxifying organ and my name rhymes with "river". Who am I?" |
| 44% | AMY | 3 | I shared my name with the character I played in "Her" and I've been nominated for the Oscars six times |
| 40% | HOMER | 5 | "I am a Greek author, and I lend my name to a famous yellow animated patriarch. Who am I?" |
| 40% | LEOPARD | 7 | I'm a spotted big cat with speed and strength. I rule the night with my majestic sight. Who am I? |
| 39% | APRAYER | 7 | "Like ___," a song by Madonna which shares its name with her Album and was a critical and commercial success: 2 wds. |
| 39% | EMINEM | 6 | "My name sounds like candy, and I'm a famous rapper. Who am I?" |
| 38% | POE | 3 | Who wrote "I dwelt alone / In a world of moan, / And my soul was a stagnant tide" |
| 38% | LEY | 3 | Writer Willy who wrote "The Conquest of Space" ('49) and for whom a crater is named on the far side of the moon |
| 37% | MATCHA | 6 | Chocolate that's been infused with green tea leaves and shares a name with a tea variety |
| 37% | PLATH | 5 | Poet who wrote "I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am" |
| 37% | PEA | 3 | "A seed with three letters in my name. Take away two and I still sound the same. What am I?" |
| 37% | WOLF | 4 | I have sharp senses and powerful jaws. I prowl the night with my pack. Who am I? |
| 37% | ADAMSCOTT | 9 | 2013 Masters winner who shares his name with a "Parks and Recreation" actor: 2 wds. |
| 36% | PELE | 4 | Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, who shares her name with a famed Brazilian soccer player |
| 36% | VASE | 4 | I'm a decorative vessel, holding blooms with grace and style. Who am I? |
| 36% | CHAIR | 5 | I'm a four-legged seat, supporting you with my sturdy frame. Who am I? |
| 36% | RACCOON | 7 | I'm a nocturnal animal with a bandit mask and nimble paws. Who am I? |
| 36% | PLATO | 5 | "Rebel Without a Cause" character who shares a name with a Greek philosopher |
| 36% | ROLLINGSTONE | 12 | Biweekly pop culture magazine that has been in publication since 1967 and shares its name with a legendary rock band: 2 wds. |
| 35% | LAPTOP | 6 | I'm a battery-powered portable device with an inbuilt keyboard and touchpad. Who am I? |
| 35% | ROBINWILLIAMS | 13 | "Good Will Hunting" Oscar winner who shares a name with a bird (2 wds.) |
| 35% | BASIL | 5 | ___ Rathbone, "Romeo and Juliet" actor who shares a name with a green pasta herb |
| 35% | ARCHER | 6 | Jeffrey ___, "Kane and Abel" author whose last name sounds like someone who is good with a bow and arrow |
| 35% | EAR | 3 | "I'm an organ with a canal and a drum, and I may be lent for a vent. Who am I?" |
| 35% | ABIGAIL | 7 | Adams who was a wife and a mother to US presidents |
| 35% | APRIL | 5 | ___ Ludgate, character from "Parks and Recreation" who shares her name with the month after March and has a perfect poker face |
| 34% | MACAW | 5 | "I'm a loud, colorful bird with a long lifespan, and I mate for life. Who am I?" |
| 34% | BARONESS | 8 | "G.I. Joe" villain who shares her name with a noblewoman's rank |
| 34% | JAMESBEARD | 10 | Chef and cookbook writer for whom a culinary award is named (2 wds.) |