| 100% | GRAYMATTER | 10 | King short story where Richie Grenadine mutates into a blob that detests light and craves warm beer |
| 22% | NIGHTFALL | 9 | 1941 sci-fi short story by Isaac Asimov that was adapted into a 1988 film starring Sarah Douglas |
| 21% | ALE | 3 | Type of beer that is light and fruity, brewed using warm fermentation of yeast |
| 20% | NAME | 4 | "Spell My ___ with an S," sci-fi short story by Isaac Asimov that was adapted into a 2014 short film directed by Samuel Ali |
| 20% | ABATJOUR | 8 | A skylight that diverts light into buildings |
| 19% | BREWERY | 7 | A place where beer is made and sold |
| 19% | PALEALES | 8 | Beers with a light color and slightly hoppy flavor |
| 19% | GALATEA | 7 | Short story by Madeline Miller that's a retelling of Greek myths featuring Pygmalion |
| 18% | LAYLA | 5 | "___ and Majnun" (Arabic story that inspired a Clapton hit) |
| 18% | TMI | 3 | Letters that might make a long story short? |
| 18% | SCARF | 5 | Warm accessory that may be worn with mittens and a hat |
| 18% | ALE | 3 | Beer that's the "tan" in a Black and Tan cocktail |
| 18% | PRO | 3 | Event that may feature a king and queen (Dodge) |
| 18% | APERTURE | 8 | Opening that lets light into a camera |
| 18% | LIME | 4 | Fruit you might squeeze into a margarita, and a word that rhymes with "time" |
| 18% | DEN | 3 | Room that might have a television and a beer fridge |
| 18% | PROM | 4 | High school dance where a king and queen are crowned |
| 18% | PROM | 4 | High school event that often elects a king and queen |
| 18% | NUTSHELL | 8 | Where to find a short story |
| 18% | OBITS | 5 | Horror short story by Stephen King that was nominated for an Edgar Award in 2016 |
| 18% | ETS | 3 | A lot of things that visited and sometimes irritated Captain Kirk, for short |
| 18% | TOY | 3 | "___ Story," a popular franchise about action figures and dolls that come alive |
| 18% | PROM | 4 | Spring school dance where a king and queen may be crowned |
| 18% | IRA | 3 | Investment that a 401(k) may be rolled into, for short |
| 18% | ABA | 3 | League that used a red, white and blue ball, for short |
| 18% | TRI | 3 | Race that requires a swimsuit, helmet and running shoes, for short |
| 17% | INN | 3 | "On Slide ___ Road," short story by Stephen King that was published in Esquire magazine in 2020 |
| 17% | RRXING | 6 | Intersection with flashing lights and bells, for short, and a hint to this puzzle's circles |
| 17% | SKIRT | 5 | "Short ___/Long Jacket," Cake song that might pop into your head while choosing between a mini and a pencil from the closet |
| 17% | HUG | 3 | Bear ___, tight and warm embrace that starts with a big, cuddly animal |