| 100% | IMAGEAWARD | 10 | N.A.A.C.P. honor bestowed for excellence in the arts |
| 47% | UNIT | 4 | What the "U" in a computer's C.P.U. stands for |
| 45% | FOR | 3 | A word between the two A's in N.A.A.C.P. |
| 45% | ASSN | 4 | One of the A's in N.A.A.C.P.: Abbr. |
| 44% | NIA | 3 | Long who won an N.A.A.C.P. Image Award in 2023, for her role in “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” |
| 42% | ASSN | 4 | The first "A" in N.A.A.C.P.: Abbr. |
| 42% | ANDERSONCOOPER | 14 | CNN host who was honored with the 2018 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism (2 wds.) |
| 42% | DRJ | 3 | Nickname for Erving in the old N.B.A. |
| 41% | ORG | 3 | Web-address ending for the N.A.A.C.P. |
| 41% | DRJ | 3 | Nickname for Erving in the old N.B.A.: 2 wds. |
| 41% | ROBINROBERTS | 12 | "Good Morning America" co-anchor who was honored with the 2014 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism (2 wds.) |
| 40% | EMMYAWARD | 9 | US trophy for excellence in the TV industry |
| 40% | ASSN | 4 | The "A" in N.B.A, for short |
| 40% | NEA | 3 | 1995 Tony honoree for Excellence in the Theatre: Abbr. |
| 40% | FLAGRANTFOUL | 12 | Reason for an ejection in the N.B.A. |
| 39% | PLEA | 4 | A request for sympathy in the courtroom |
| 39% | NOR | 3 | The “N” in the acronym FANBOYS, a mnemonic device for coördinating conjunctions |
| 39% | TILE | 4 | Material for much signage in the N.Y.C. subway system |
| 39% | TONY | 4 | The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre |
| 38% | NGOS | 4 | N.A.A.C.P. and A.C.L.U., for two |
| 38% | OPEN | 4 | In the clear for a pass |
| 38% | SALLYFIELD | 10 | Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar winner for Places In The Heart |
| 37% | SKYLIGHT | 8 | Window in a roof for letting in the sun |
| 37% | OBIT | 4 | A eulogy in the paper, for short |
| 37% | WEAVER | 6 | Sigourney —, Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for Gorillas in the Mist |
| 37% | GISH | 4 | Lillian —, Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar nominee for Duel in the Sun |
| 37% | FIONAAPPLE | 10 | Art pop singer-songwriter who won a Best Alternative Music Album Grammy in 2021 for "Fetch the Bolt Cutters": 2 wds. |
| 37% | POOLCUE | 7 | It has a tip for players in the game room |
| 37% | NGALIEMA | 8 | Bay used as a port for Kinshasa in the DRC |
| 37% | FLIPPERANDERSON | 15 | Former L.A. Ram who holds the N.F.L. record for most receiving yards in a game (336) |