| 100% | ONBUDGET | 8 | Like a project that isn’t exceeding its planned cost |
| 46% | MESSY | 5 | Like a room that isn't clean |
| 46% | DIM | 3 | Like a bulb that isn't bright |
| 46% | WORN | 4 | Like a favorite T-shirt that’s showing its age |
| 45% | IDLE | 4 | Like a bike that isn't turned on |
| 45% | REAR | 4 | Like a mirror that isn't "front" view? |
| 45% | DRY | 3 | Like a towel that isn't "wet" yet? |
| 45% | RHETORICAL | 10 | Like a question that isn't really a question |
| 45% | PRIME | 5 | Like a suspect that isn't a "second" guess? |
| 45% | DRAFTY | 6 | Like a room that isn't properly insulated, probably |
| 45% | RASH | 4 | Like a decision that isn't well-thought-out |
| 45% | RICH | 4 | Like a cake that isn't "poor" in taste? |
| 45% | HOMEBAKED | 9 | Like a pie that isn't store-bought: Hyph. |
| 39% | OPEN | 4 | Like a tennis match that isn't "closed" to the public? |
| 38% | HOT | 3 | Like a cup of coffee that isn't a "cold" brew? |
| 38% | RIPE | 4 | Like a coconut that falls from its tree |
| 38% | SOUNDS | 6 | "___ like a plan" ("Let's do it") |
| 36% | THIS | 4 | That isn't it |
| 36% | MANGY | 5 | Like a dog that might be losing some of its fur |
| 36% | CLOSETOREALLIFE | 15 | Like a movie that feels like it could be a documentary |
| 36% | AYE | 3 | Word that sounds like a vowel it hasn't |
| 36% | MESSY | 5 | Like a desk that's a sign of genius, it's said |
| 36% | ICY | 3 | Like a road that might need to have salt poured on it |
| 35% | LATERAL | 7 | A pass that isn't forward |
| 35% | TEMPORARY | 9 | A position that isn't permanent |
| 35% | META | 4 | Like a joke that refers to the fact that it's a joke |
| 35% | VALUEADDED | 10 | Like a basic T-shirt with a brand name on it, for example |
| 35% | AAMILNE | 7 | "Isn't it funny / How a bear likes honey?" writer |
| 35% | AAMILNE | 7 | "Isn't it funny how a bear likes honey?" writer |
| 35% | MILNE | 5 | "Isn't it funny how a bear likes honey?" writer |