| 100% | HAM | 3 | Jack ___, former NFL linebacker whose last name is a cured meat found at deli counters |
| 48% | MAYO | 4 | Jerod ___, NFL coach and former linebacker whose last name is a creamy condiment often found spread on a BLT |
| 44% | PIE | 3 | Felix ___, former MLB outfielder whose last name is a baked dessert often found at Thanksgiving dinners |
| 43% | BACON | 5 | Coy ___, NFL defensive lineman whose last name is a crispy meat often found on breakfast plates |
| 41% | RICE | 4 | Jerry ___, former NFL wide receiver whose last name is a staple grain found in Asian cuisines |
| 35% | TROUT | 5 | Mike ___, MLB outfielder whose last name is a freshwater fish often found grilled or baked on your dinner table |
| 33% | JERRYRICE | 9 | Retired NFL wide receiver whose last name is a kind of grain: 2 wds. |
| 33% | LANCEBASS | 9 | Former member of 'N Sync whose last name is a type of fish: 2 wds. |
| 32% | TOMKITE | 7 | U.S. Open champion whose last name is a toy |
| 32% | FIONAAPPLE | 10 | 1997 Grammy-winning artist whose last name is a fruit |
| 32% | LIU | 3 | Actress whose last name is a New York school's inits. |
| 32% | CAREYMULLIGAN | 13 | "Suffragette" actress whose last name is a golf term: 2 wds. |
| 32% | CAPTAINHOOK | 11 | Neverland villain whose last name is a golf term: 2 wds. |
| 32% | MACYGRAY | 8 | "I Try" singer, whose last name is a color: 2 wds. |
| 32% | HALLINDEN | 9 | "Barney Miller" actor whose last name is a tree: 2 wds. |
| 32% | PIERCEBROSNAN | 13 | Former James Bond portrayer whose first name is a presidential last name: 2 wds. |
| 31% | THORA | 5 | With 33-Across, "Ghost World" actress whose last name is a tree |
| 31% | CHRISPINE | 9 | "Star Trek Beyond" actor whose last name is a tree: 2 wds. |
| 31% | FIONAAPPLE | 10 | "Criminal" singer whose last name is a shade of green: 2 wds. |
| 31% | BILLYJOEL | 9 | "My Life" singer whose last name is a common first name: 2 wds. |
| 31% | ELTONJOHN | 9 | "Crocodile Rock" singer whose last name is a common first name: 2 wds. |
| 31% | ADAMDRIVER | 10 | "Ferrari" actor whose last name is a synonym for a chauffeur: 2 wds. |
| 31% | JEREMYIRONS | 11 | "Reversal of Fortune" actor whose last name is a golf term: 2 wds. |
| 31% | MIKETROUT | 9 | MLB center fielder whose last name is a kind of fish: 2 wds. |
| 31% | RITAMAEBROWN | 12 | "Rubyfruit Jungle" author whose last name is a Rhode Island university: 3 wds. |
| 31% | SUI | 3 | Fashion icon Anna whose last name is a clothing ensemble minus its last letter |
| 31% | LUKEBRYAN | 9 | "Play It Again" singer whose last name is a common first name: 2 wds. |
| 31% | TOBYKEITH | 9 | "Red Solo Cup" singer whose last name is a common first name: 2 wds. |
| 31% | STEPHENCURRY | 12 | NBA point guard whose last name is a kind of Indian dish: 2 wds. |
| 31% | PATTYDUKE | 9 | "The Miracle Worker" actress whose last name is a North Carolina university: 2 wds. |