| 100% | ASSUREDLY | 9 | In a manner that is confident and certain |
| 55% | DEFTLY | 6 | In a way that is clever and quick |
| 49% | CATNIP | 6 | A herb that is minty in flavour and causes euphoria to felines |
| 48% | APPLE | 5 | Fruit that is a popular fall flavor and is found in many pies |
| 48% | BANQUET | 7 | Elaborate meal that is often ceremonious and hosted in honor of a person |
| 47% | CHUTNEY | 7 | Spread that is common in Indian cuisine and that has a spicy coconut variant |
| 46% | PEGOMYHEART | 11 | Classic song about an Irish lass that was a #1 hit in 1913 and 1947 |
| 46% | AGITATO | 7 | Musical instruction that a piece be performed in an agitated manner |
| 46% | JOVIAL | 6 | To be warm and friendly in a welcoming manner |
| 46% | ASTER | 5 | Daisy-like flower that is a member of the sunflower family and blooms late in fall |
| 46% | VHS | 3 | VCR format that was a popular mode of watching 19a in the 1980s and 1990s: Abbr. |
| 46% | RASP | 4 | Berry that comes in different colors and is a popular pie flavor |
| 46% | PIGEON | 6 | A common bird that is found in buildings and parks |
| 45% | CERTIFIABLY | 11 | In a way that is confirmed |
| 45% | TILDE | 5 | Character that looks like a wave and is widely used in Spanish names |
| 45% | SLURPS | 6 | Drinks in a manner that would disturb Emily Post |
| 45% | CBS | 3 | "The Eye" network that was launched in 1947 and was a popular binge-worthy option before Netflix: Abbr. |
| 45% | THEHOUSEATPOOHCORNER | 20 | ''. . . in that enchanted place . . . a little boy and his Bear will always be playing'' (1928) |
| 44% | LEANONME | 8 | Song that was a #1 hit for Bill Withers in 1972 and for Club Nouveau in 1987: 3 wds. |
| 44% | USA | 3 | ___ Network, "Burn Notice" network that was launched in 1977 and was a popular binge-worthy option before Netflix: Abbr. |
| 44% | EQUITABLY | 9 | In a way that is fair to all |
| 43% | MATCHA | 6 | ___ tea latte, green drink that became popular in the 2010s and is now a Starbucks offering |
| 43% | THEXFACTOR | 10 | Singing competition show that Demi Lovato was a judge on in 2012 and 2013: 3 wds. |
| 43% | APARTMENT | 9 | Flat in a residential complex that might be a creative person's abode, and a word with 16a hidden in it |
| 43% | WARTS | 5 | Bumps that are often seen on toads and also a feature of Shrek's anatomy as an ogre in the book |
| 43% | UNITEDSTATES | 12 | Country that will host the 2028 Olympics . . . and a collective description of the letter pair abbreviations in the starred clues' answers |
| 43% | CRICKET | 7 | Sport that originated in England and is played with a bat and ball between teams of eleven |
| 43% | DERRY | 5 | "___ Girls," show starring Nicola Coughlan that follows a group of friends and is set in Northern Ireland |
| 43% | AVOCADO | 7 | ___ toast (guacamole fruit), open sandwich that became popular in the 2010s and is now a breakfast staple |
| 43% | TAPIRS | 6 | Large animals that look a little pig-like, are related to rhinos and live in the Amazon |