| 48% | ECOLI | 5 | Bacteria that might cause food poisoning: 2 wds. |
| 47% | TUNASALAD | 9 | Sandwich that might be made with StarKist: 2 wds. |
| 47% | BADAPPLE | 8 | Fruit that might "spoil the whole bunch": 2 wds. |
| 47% | LOVESTORY | 9 | Tale that might feature a meet-cute: 2 wds. |
| 47% | CLOSECALL | 9 | Narrow escape that might elicit a "Whew!": 2 wds. |
| 47% | HOTELROOM | 9 | Accommodation that might have two double beds: 2 wds. |
| 47% | FAKEIDS | 7 | Items that may be confiscated by bartenders: 2 wds. |
| 47% | ANANT | 5 | Tiny insect that may crave for sugar: 2 wds. |
| 47% | ONIONROLL | 9 | Burger bun that might give you bad breath: 2 wds. |
| 47% | UPTOP | 5 | Phrase that might mean "Gimme a high five!": 2 wds. |
| 47% | SLAMDUNK | 8 | Basketball power shot that might break the backboard: 2 wds. |
| 47% | WHOME | 5 | Question that might be answered with "Yes, you!": 2 wds. |
| 47% | JUNKMAIL | 8 | Unwanted flyers that might be addressed to "Resident": 2 wds. |
| 47% | PITACHIP | 8 | Crispy snack that might be dipped into hummus: 2 wds. |
| 47% | ICECREAM | 8 | Dessert that might be served in a cone: 2 wds. |
| 47% | TODOLIST | 8 | Personal agenda that might feature checkboxes: 2 wds., hyph. |
| 47% | WHATIF | 6 | Words that may start describing a hypothetical situation: 2 wds. |
| 47% | NOSEJOB | 7 | Plastic surgery that may improve one's breathing: 2 wds. |
| 47% | OILCHANGE | 9 | Auto service that may include a drainage fee: 2 wds. |
| 47% | SCHOOLBUS | 9 | Vehicle that may have a retractable stop sign: 2 wds. |
| 46% | DESKLAMP | 8 | Light source that might sit next to your computer: 2 wds. |
| 46% | FRUITFLY | 8 | Short-lived insect that might buzz around a kitchen: 2 wds. |
| 46% | REDONION | 8 | Colorful vegetable that might make a prep cook cry: 2 wds. |
| 46% | SKICAP | 6 | Knitted headgear that might be worn on the slopes: 2 wds. |
| 46% | DRAGSHOW | 8 | Performance that might feature lip-syncing and gender illusion: 2 wds. |
| 46% | USEME | 5 | Signage that may mean, "I am at your disposal": 2 wds. |
| 46% | POPUPMENU | 9 | List that may appear with a mouse click: 2 wds., hyph. |
| 46% | FIREALARM | 9 | Warning signal that may be set off by smoke: 2 wds. |
| 46% | FRIEDEGG | 8 | Breakfast item that may be served sunny-side up: 2 wds. |
| 46% | TUNAROLL | 8 | Piece of sushi that might contain yellowfin: 2 wds. |