| 100% | SIS | 3 | Kate, to Randall and Kevin on "This Is Us," for short |
| 58% | REBECCA | 7 | ___ Pearson, mother to Kevin, Kate, and Randall on "This Is Us," played by Mandy Moore |
| 48% | THEFRIENDSWEMADEALONG | 21 | With 126/127 Across, companions on our life's journey who were more valuable to us than our destination ... and an alternate title for this puzzle |
| 43% | REBECCA | 7 | * ___ Pearson, mother to Kevin, Kate, and Randall in the 2010s TV series "This Is Us" |
| 41% | TESS | 4 | Randall and Beth's older daughter, on "This Is Us" |
| 40% | ADOPTEE | 7 | Randall or Deja on "This Is Us," e.g. |
| 39% | BANDE | 5 | Burglary, for short ... and a hint to this puzzle's four longest answers |
| 39% | TESS | 4 | One of Randall and Beth's daughters on "This Is Us" |
| 38% | TIM | 3 | (5/6)"On the way to 43d, we can also stop for a quick bite at ___ Hortons. Let's get some donuts and coffee, and be on our way!" |
| 38% | TOBY | 4 | Kate's fiancé on "This Is Us" |
| 38% | BREAKIN | 7 | On a new Tesla, this period is still needed for the tires and gearbox |
| 37% | TOBY | 4 | Kate's husband on "This Is Us" |
| 37% | TESS | 4 | One of Randall's daughters on "This Is Us" |
| 37% | TESS | 4 | Sister of Annie and Deja on "This Is Us" |
| 36% | STERLING | 8 | This Is Us Randall Pearson actor __ K. Brown |
| 36% | TESS | 4 | Randall's elder daughter on "This Is Us" |
| 36% | HALLOFFAME | 10 | This dedication to US Space Walking astronauts and equipment contractors is by the Indian R. in Titusville, FL. |
| 36% | OKLAHOMA | 8 | State where 15-Across was raised on a reservation and went to schools for American Indians |
| 36% | ATTN | 4 | This is for, for short |
| 35% | HARTLEY | 7 | Justin, star of This Is Us and Revenge |
| 35% | ADAR | 4 | Moses is reputed to have been born and to have died on the seventh day of this month |
| 35% | JUSTINHARTLEY | 13 | "This Is Us" actor whose costars showed up for his Malibu wedding to Chrishell Stause: 2 wds. |
| 35% | SWITCHES | 8 | These are flicked to turn on lights |
| 34% | SIDEHUSTLE | 10 | Extra job, and a hint to what each starred answer is for many (and literally is, in this puzzle) |
| 34% | BATHMATS | 8 | These are for standing on, after a shower |
| 34% | DEP | 3 | According to their website this is "developed for active lifestyles" and will deliver "effortless control" |
| 34% | COSMOPOLITAN | 12 | Fashion magazine for women that has been in publication since 1886, and is often referred to by its shorter name |
| 34% | PARTING | 7 | This is such sweet sorrow to Romeo and Juliet |
| 34% | ETC | 3 | And so on, for short |
| 33% | RTS | 3 | What shares on X used to be called, for short |