| 100% | ALARMS | 6 | Loud noises or flashing lights that warn or alert |
| 39% | BUZZER | 6 | Loud noise that marks the end of a quarter or a game in basketball |
| 36% | BEACON | 6 | Light for warning or guiding |
| 34% | THUNDER | 7 | Loud noise that accompanies lightning |
| 33% | SIREN | 5 | Warning often accompanied by flashing lights |
| 33% | THUNDERED | 9 | Loud noise after lightning flash (past) |
| 32% | RATTLERS | 8 | Snakes that make a loud noise |
| 32% | DEADEN | 6 | Dampen or muffle a loud noise |
| 31% | STROBE | 6 | __ light; lamp that flashes regularly |
| 30% | EARACHE | 7 | Pain that might be caused by very loud noises |
| 30% | EXPOSURE | 8 | Amount of light that makes a photo light or dark |
| 30% | HOWLER | 6 | Monkey that is named after the loud noise it makes |
| 30% | CRUNCHY | 7 | Food that makes a loud noise when you eat it |
| 30% | CREAM | 5 | Topical medicine form, or coffee additive that makes it lighter |
| 29% | DIM | 3 | Poorly lit, or not that smart |
| 29% | IDEA | 4 | Flash that may be symbolized by a light bulb |
| 29% | SIGNAL | 6 | Something that's a warning, light, command |
| 29% | LIGHT | 5 | Word that can follow flash or flood |
| 29% | RADIATOR | 8 | A device that emits light or heat |
| 28% | SPARKLE | 7 | A glittering flash of light, or to ignite |
| 28% | FILTER | 6 | Screen or layer that absorbs light or radiation |
| 28% | RYE | 3 | Bread that may be light, dark, or marbled |
| 28% | FLASH | 5 | Camera's burst of light ... or an action that may catch your attention |
| 28% | FIREALARM | 9 | Noisy siren that alerts people to smoke or flames |
| 27% | VOL | 3 | Stereo knob that makes the sound louder or softer: Abbr. |
| 27% | DIM | 3 | Not all that bright, as a light or a person |
| 27% | FIREFLY | 7 | Insect that lights up ... or something that flickers in the night |
| 27% | PROMPOSAL | 9 | Event that might involve a flash mob or a decorated locker |
| 27% | CINDER | 6 | Burnt piece of coal or wood that can still be lit |
| 25% | SIREN | 5 | Patrol car wailer ... or something whose lights flash and flicker during an emergency |