| 100% | COLICKY | 7 | Needing attention, as a tot |
| 62% | XXXX | 4 | In need of attention, as a sore |
| 59% | UNSNAPS | 7 | Loosens, as a tot's pajamas |
| 59% | READTO | 6 | Entertain at bedtime, as a tot |
| 57% | UNSNAP | 6 | Open up, as a tot's winter jacket |
| 55% | ARISE | 5 | Present itself as a need |
| 54% | HANGSOUTTODRY | 13 | Abandons, as a friend in need |
| 53% | HANGRY | 6 | Irritable as a result of needing food |
| 53% | ILL | 3 | Needing a doctor's attention |
| 53% | DUSTY | 5 | Needing cleaning, as a tabletop |
| 53% | TORN | 4 | Needing repair, as a dress |
| 53% | CLOGGED | 7 | Needing clearing, as a drain |
| 53% | DRIPPED | 7 | Needed fixing, as a faucet |
| 53% | TORN | 4 | Needs sewing, as a cloth? |
| 52% | LINTY | 5 | Needing cleaning, as a dryer trap |
| 51% | TLC | 3 | Special attention, as from a nurse: Abbr. |
| 49% | TLC | 3 | Little extra attention, as from a repairer, for short |
| 49% | STIFF | 5 | In need of a massage, as muscles |
| 48% | QUALITYTIME | 11 | Period of undivided attention, as with a spouse or child |
| 48% | DOTEON | 6 | Lavish with attention, as a favorite grandchild: 2 wds. |
| 48% | UNOWED | 6 | Not needing payment, as a bill |
| 47% | OWE | 3 | Need to repay, as a debt |
| 47% | OWE | 3 | Need to repay, as a loan |
| 47% | LOOM | 4 | Fabric-weaving machine that one who takes up weaving as a hobby might need |
| 46% | CAREFUL | 7 | Paying great attention so as not to make a mistake |
| 46% | EMPTY | 5 | Needing a refill, as a gas tank |
| 44% | CATCALL | 7 | Unwanted attention, such as a wolf-whistle |
| 44% | FLAG | 4 | Call attention to, as a potential problem |
| 43% | RESULT | 6 | As a ___ |
| 43% | DUE | 3 | Needing to be returned, as a library book |