| 100% | TAPE | 4 | Item that old answering machines recorded messages on |
| 41% | LEAVEYOURNUMBER | 15 | Instruction on a record executive's answering machine message? |
| 37% | MESSAGE | 7 | Answering machine recording |
| 35% | MESSAGE | 7 | Answering machine item |
| 33% | EYELID | 6 | Item that closes on contact? |
| 33% | IDOL | 4 | Item that grants immunity on "Survivor" |
| 33% | CALLME | 6 | Common answering machine message |
| 32% | ERRAND | 6 | Item that might be on a list |
| 32% | FIREHOSES | 9 | Items that wind up on red trucks |
| 32% | EGGS | 4 | Items that kids hunt for on Easter |
| 32% | SERVER | 6 | Item that makes data sharable on a network |
| 32% | MISPLACEDKEY | 12 | Item that isn't on its regular hook |
| 32% | EGG | 3 | Item that's dyed and hidden on Easter |
| 32% | STAMP | 5 | Item that's often pasted on an envelope |
| 32% | TRASHBAG | 8 | Item that gets picked up on garbage day |
| 32% | SLIDE | 5 | Playground item that relies on gravity |
| 31% | ILLTRYYOULATER | 14 | Promise on a patient prosecutor's answering machine message? |
| 31% | WAITFORTHETONE | 14 | Advice on a fitness instructor's answering machine message? |
| 31% | COIN | 4 | Item that's put into a vending machine slot |
| 31% | STAMP | 5 | Item that goes on the corner of an envelope |
| 31% | MINT | 4 | Item that might be left on a hotel pillow |
| 31% | CARTS | 5 | Items that dessert options are sometimes wheeled out on |
| 31% | APBS | 4 | Some messages on old radios, for short |
| 31% | CDS | 3 | Things that old audiobooks are sold on |
| 31% | PLATE | 5 | Item that might go under several answers in this puzzle |
| 31% | RING | 4 | Item that may go on a finger or an ear |
| 31% | CARKEYS | 7 | Items that are used to start older automobiles: 2 wds. |
| 31% | OREO | 4 | Snack item that's round on both ends? |
| 31% | GIFT | 4 | Boxed item that one may get on 16a |
| 30% | TAPED | 5 | Recorded on video, with older technology |