| 100% | DAY | 3 | It lasts the longest during the summer solstice |
| 79% | DAY | 3 | It's longest during the summer solstice |
| 63% | NIGHT | 5 | It never occurs at the Arctic Circle during the summer solstice |
| 63% | NIGHT | 5 | It never occurs above the Arctic Circle during the summer solstice |
| 50% | EDT | 3 | The Yankees play on it during the summer: Abbr. |
| 41% | STARE | 5 | Elicit the line "Take a picture, it'll last longer," say |
| 41% | LONGEST | 7 | Like the day of the summer solstice |
| 41% | DRAMA | 5 | The four longest Across answers can cause it, and their last words suggest it |
| 40% | ICE | 3 | It might go away for the summer |
| 40% | AIIR | 4 | It can be heavier in the summer |
| 40% | FIRTREE | 7 | It may be lit during the holidays |
| 40% | LATECALL | 8 | It may come long after the play |
| 40% | ICED | 4 | Coffee choice during the summer |
| 40% | INSEASON | 8 | Like peaches during the summer |
| 40% | JUNE | 4 | Month for the summer solstice |
| 40% | HAUL | 4 | In it for the long ___ |
| 40% | HAUL | 4 | In it for the long __ |
| 39% | HATHAIR | 7 | It may be revealed during the national anthem |
| 39% | FIRTREE | 7 | It's usually topped during the holiday season |
| 39% | PUNCH | 5 | Fruity beverage popular during the summer |
| 39% | FOGGY | 5 | Like San Francisco during the summer |
| 39% | DOG | 3 | Hot ___, snack enjoyed during the summers |
| 38% | SOLSTICE | 8 | It marks the longest & shortest days of the year |
| 38% | PTA | 3 | Grp. that rarely meets during the summer |
| 38% | TEA | 3 | Iced ___, chilled beverage popular during the summer |
| 38% | EDT | 3 | Northeast American time zone during the summer |
| 38% | SUNDRESS | 8 | Flowy, feminine garment worn during the summer |
| 38% | EDT | 3 | Eastern American time zone during the summer |
| 38% | WHOSHOTJR | 9 | Big mystery during the summer of 1980 |
| 38% | HOPSCOTCH | 9 | Bounding sidewalk activity during the summer, perhaps |