| 100% | TREE | 4 | Insert for a shoe to help keep its shape |
| 43% | SHOE | 4 | A tree helps it keep its shape |
| 41% | STENT | 5 | Medical tube inserted into a vein to keep it open |
| 37% | INBOX | 5 | Keeping it to zero is a Sisyphean task |
| 37% | SLICE | 5 | "Take a ___ of lime or lemon and add it to your drink. You can also keep one aside for garnishing!" |
| 36% | HEALTHINSURANCE | 15 | Coverage to help pay for a doctor visit |
| 36% | FOOT | 4 | It's inserted in a shoe |
| 36% | HEADBAND | 8 | It helps keep a sweater dry |
| 36% | ADOPTION | 8 | For a puppy, it usually happens at seven to nine weeks |
| 36% | BELT | 4 | It helps you keep a leg up |
| 36% | RIVET | 5 | It helps keep a tight ship tight |
| 35% | NEST | 4 | Place for a bird to lays its eggs |
| 35% | SIT | 3 | Command for a dog to lower its behind |
| 35% | MITTEN | 6 | Something for a kid to keep on hand? |
| 35% | REFERRAL | 8 | Direction to a source for help |
| 35% | ISEE | 4 | "Can ___ that for a second?" ("Show it to me"): 2 wds. |
| 35% | RISER | 5 | Help for a choir that wants to sing higher |
| 35% | ATEST | 5 | It might lead to a cloud formation, for short |
| 35% | DUI | 3 | A .08% reading may lead to it, for short |
| 34% | TOPIARY | 7 | It needs to be kept in shape |
| 34% | BOOTSTRAP | 9 | Loop at the back of a shoe, used to pull it on |
| 34% | MTA | 3 | It might help you get to Carnegie Hall, for short |
| 34% | POWERSTEERING | 13 | It might help you take a turn for the better |
| 34% | MOLD | 4 | It's used to form Jell-O into a shape |
| 34% | MINICAR | 7 | It's relatively easy to find a parking spot for |
| 34% | TULIP | 5 | Flower named for its resemblance to a turban |
| 34% | CAPUCHIN | 8 | Monkey named for its resemblance to a monk |
| 34% | STOLENBASE | 10 | One has to make a run for it |
| 34% | TIE | 3 | ___ tack, tiny fastener for a formal neckpiece that helps hold it in place |
| 34% | WAR | 3 | It's good for "absolutely nothing" according to a 1970 hit |