| 100% | TOMBRADY | 8 | MVP quarterback for the 15-Across in 30-Across (2 wds.) |
| 61% | COMICBOOK | 9 | Setting for each of the places in 15-, 21-, and 41-Across: 2 wds. |
| 59% | SALMAGLIE | 9 | Losing pitcher for the Dodgers in 15-Across's perfect game: 2 wds. |
| 58% | JERRYORBACH | 11 | Tony nominee for the role of 30-/33-Across in the 1975 Broadway musical "Chicago": 2 wds. |
| 57% | RICHARDGERE | 11 | Golden Globe winner for the role of 30-/33-Across in the 2002 movie musical "Chicago": 2 wds. |
| 57% | WINTERSBONE | 11 | 2010 film set in the Ozarks for which 15-/48-Across received an Oscar nomination: 2 wds. |
| 56% | WINTERSBONE | 11 | 2010 film set in the Ozarks for which 15-/48-Across received her first Oscar nomination: 2 wds. |
| 55% | VITOCORLEONE | 12 | Character who has the title role in 15-Across: 2 wds. |
| 54% | LAMARJACKSON | 12 | Ravens quarterback who became the NFL's second unanimous MVP, after Tom Brady, in 2020: 2 wds. |
| 54% | MARKBRUNELL | 11 | Lefty NFL quarterback who shares the record for consecutive completions in a game: 2 wds. |
| 54% | MATTRYAN | 8 | Atlanta Falcons' quarterback who was NFL MVP for the 2016 season: 2 wds. |
| 54% | JOHNNYMANZIEL | 13 | First freshman to win the 15-Across, in 2012: 2 wds. |
| 54% | KATEUPTON | 9 | The 15-Across cover model in 2012 and 2013: 2 wds. |
| 53% | KATRINALENK | 11 | 30-Across singer/actress who won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (2 wds.) |
| 52% | LINDAHAMILTON | 13 | Actress who plays 30-Across in the 2019 sequel to 15-Across (2 wds.) |
| 52% | STARRCARTER | 11 | Character played by Amandla Stenberg in the movie adaptation of 30-Across: 2 wds. |
| 52% | BRIANHOYER | 10 | He replaced 31-Across as backup quarterback for the Colts: 2 wds. |
| 52% | MORGANFREEMAN | 13 | Actor who portrayed 15-Across in the 2009 film "Invictus": 2 wds. |
| 52% | JOEFLACCO | 9 | Former Ravens and Broncos quarterback and 2013 Super Bowl MVP who signed with the Jets in 2020: 2 wds. |
| 52% | JOSEABREU | 9 | First baseman for the White Sox who won the American League MVP award in 2020: 2 wds. |
| 52% | MIKETROUT | 9 | Center fielder for the Angels who won his third American League MVP award in 2019: 2 wds. |
| 52% | JULIEANDREWS | 12 | Actress who won an Oscar for playing the title role in 39-Across: 2 wds. |
| 52% | JACOBYBRISSETT | 14 | He replaced 16-Across as the starting quarterback for the Colts: 2 wds. |
| 52% | HOUSTONCOMETS | 13 | WNBA team that 15- and 30-Across played for: 2 wds. |
| 51% | STETSONBENNETT | 14 | 48-Across quarterback who was named Offensive MVP for the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship (2 wds.) |
| 51% | JALENHURTS | 10 | Philadelphia Eagles quarterback who rushed for a record-tying three touchdowns in the 2023 Super Bowl: 2 wds. |
| 51% | KATHERINEWEBB | 13 | 2012 Miss Alabama USA featured in the 2013 15-Across: 2 wds. |
| 51% | HELLODOLLY | 10 | Broadway show for which 30-Across won the 1964 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (2 wds.) |
| 51% | THEJAKE | 7 | Common name for the Progressive Field in Cleveland: 2 wds. |
| 51% | ATBAT | 5 | Ready for the pitch, in baseball: 2 wds. |