| 100% | LURK | 4 | Move silently with an intention to ambush or dodge |
| 35% | MAKEPEACE | 9 | To end an argument or disagreement with someone |
| 35% | LOPE | 4 | To move or run with a long, swinging stride |
| 33% | GOER | 4 | Suffix with "movie" or "theater" to mean an attendee |
| 33% | HEW | 3 | To chop or cut something (especially wood) with an axe or pick |
| 32% | OAR | 3 | Item used to move a boat with no motor or sail |
| 32% | OAR | 3 | Tool used to move a boat with no motor or sails |
| 31% | TWOCANPLAY | 10 | With 28-Down, words to a cheater ... or an honest hint to the answers to starred clues |
| 30% | NIT | 3 | A little point to pick, or an insect egg (rhymes with "hit") |
| 30% | HARDILY | 7 | With an ability to endure |
| 30% | SCREEN | 6 | With 45-Down, displays during an online presentation ... or a hint to three pairs of answers in this puzzle |
| 29% | FREEFORM | 8 | With an irregular shape or design |
| 29% | CAPITAL | 7 | With 31-Down, proceeds from the sale of an asset … or a hint to understanding six answers in this puzzle |
| 29% | MENSREA | 7 | Latin phrase for an intention to commit a crime |
| 29% | LOOKINGFORWARD | 14 | With an eye on things to come |
| 28% | HEWN | 4 | Chopped with an axe or pick |
| 28% | SIDESTEP | 8 | To dodge an issue |
| 28% | HEW | 3 | Chop with an axe, or cut off |
| 28% | PROD | 4 | Poke with an elbow or a stick |
| 28% | INPUBLIC | 8 | With an audience, not privately or secretly |
| 28% | PRAYER | 6 | An address to God or a deity |
| 28% | OBJECTIVE | 9 | An aim, goal, or intention |
| 28% | BARGEINON | 9 | Move to an unwelcomed spot |
| 28% | ADVANCE | 7 | To move forward or ahead |
| 27% | IMPUTE | 6 | To ascribe to or charge a person with an act |
| 27% | USER | 4 | Person with an Instagram or Twitter account, say |
| 27% | GOWN | 4 | Dress with an "evening" or "wedding" variety, say |
| 27% | WRAP | 4 | With 61-Down, "Get a move on!" and an instruction for the answers to the starred clues |
| 27% | SNOB | 4 | One with an upturned nose, so to speak |
| 27% | HANDSTAND | 9 | Move from an acrobat or breakdancer |