| 100% | TWODRINKMINIMUM | 15 | Limitation often in place instead of a cover charge |
| 42% | MINIMUM | 7 | Relative of a cover charge |
| 41% | TOFU | 4 | It often takes the place of meat in a vegetarian dish |
| 41% | ITSONTHEHOUSE | 13 | "No charge," and a description of five places in this puzzle |
| 41% | CRISPED | 7 | Placed in an air fryer instead of a microwave, say |
| 40% | THATCHED | 8 | Like a roof covered in straw instead of tiles |
| 37% | PSST | 4 | Call in place of a nudge |
| 37% | RYE | 3 | A cover crop, in places where grain is grown |
| 37% | SKIBUM | 6 | One often in need of a lift? |
| 37% | TAXI | 4 | Cry in place of a whistle, maybe |
| 37% | IDOL | 4 | Object worshipped in place of a god |
| 36% | PIGTAIL | 7 | Part of a style often seen in pairs |
| 36% | GREEN | 5 | Color of a correctly placed letter in Wordle |
| 36% | VENUE | 5 | Place of a crime, in law |
| 36% | MISUSED | 7 | Like the word "ironic" in place of "unfortunate," often |
| 36% | SOCK | 4 | One of a pair often lost in the laundry |
| 36% | OASIS | 5 | Place of safety in a hot zone? |
| 35% | DEAD | 4 | In need of charging as a phone? |
| 35% | CRUMBED | 7 | Covered in a layer of bread bits |
| 35% | TOUCHPAD | 8 | Sensor used in place of a mouse for a laptop |
| 35% | GIB | 3 | Metal bolt that holds parts of a machine in place |
| 35% | GPS | 3 | Smartphone feature used in place of a paper map: Abbr. |
| 35% | ACIDIC | 6 | A group of detectives in charge is sharp |
| 35% | DOOR | 4 | A bouncer often works in front of one |
| 35% | ASHRAM | 6 | A place of religious retreat in South Asia |
| 35% | DEAD | 4 | In need of charging, as a cell phone |
| 35% | ENTRY | 5 | Act of going in a place |
| 35% | SERVICE | 7 | Ceremony in a place of worship |
| 35% | KEEPER | 6 | Small piece that holds the end of a belt in place |
| 35% | PYRE | 4 | A ceremonial pile of wood, often used in funerals |