| 100% | ROYCAMPANELLA | 13 | Negro Leaguer who played catcher for the Dodgers (1948-1957): 2 wds. |
| 64% | WILLIEMAYS | 10 | Negro Leaguer who played center field for the Giants (1951-1972): 2 wds. |
| 63% | ERNIEBANKS | 10 | Negro Leaguer who played first base and shortstop for the Cubs (1953-1971): 2 wds. |
| 45% | KEITHEMERSON | 12 | Keyboard legend who played for the rock band The Nice: 2 wds. |
| 44% | JOHNELWAY | 9 | Denver Broncos quarterback who played minor league baseball for the Yankees: 2 wds. |
| 43% | MICKEYMANTLE | 12 | Superstar Hall-of-Famer who played for the Yankees from 1951 to 1968: 2 wds. |
| 43% | CARLWEATHERS | 12 | "Rocky" actor who played briefly for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL: 2 wds. |
| 43% | DWIGHTHOWARD | 12 | Center who played his 18th season for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021-2022: 2 wds. |
| 43% | STEVEKERR | 9 | Golden State Warriors coach who played for the Chicago Bulls: 2 wds. |
| 42% | CARMELOANTHONY | 14 | Power forward who played his 19th season for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021-2022: 2 wds. |
| 42% | MOOKIEWILSON | 12 | Outfielder for the 1986 New York Mets who batted into the so-called "Buckner play": 2 wds. |
| 41% | BOJACKSON | 9 | Los Angeles Raiders running back who played Major League Baseball for the Royals, White Sox, and Angels: 2 wds. |
| 41% | DEIONSANDERS | 12 | A cornerback who played for the Baltimore Ravens, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011: 2 wds |
| 41% | AMYPOEHLER | 10 | Actress who played the role of Leslie Knope in "Parks and Recreation", a role she is best-known for: 2 wds. |
| 40% | DEBRAMESSING | 12 | Actress who played 17a in the series for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award: 2 wds. |
| 40% | ELLENPOMPEO | 11 | Actress who plays the doctor for whom 18-Across is named (2 wds.) |
| 40% | JOHNRANDLE | 10 | Defensive tackle who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks and is one of the greatest pass rushers ever: 2 wds. |
| 40% | PATRICKSWAYZE | 13 | "Dirty Dancing" actor who played Vida the drag queen in the 1995 film "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar": 2 wds. |
| 39% | STEVECARELL | 11 | "Date Night" star who played Michael Scott for seven seasons on "The Office": 2 wds. |
| 39% | HIDEONOMO | 9 | Pitcher who threw no-hitters for the Dodgers and Red Sox: 2 wds. |
| 39% | IDINAMENZEL | 11 | Tony winner for "Wicked" who plays the stepmother in "Cinderella": 2 wds. |
| 39% | PHILCOLLINS | 11 | Genesis vocalist who played the drums: 2 wds. |
| 39% | KARENCARPENTER | 14 | 1970s vocalist who played the drums: 2 wds. |
| 39% | MICKYDOLENZ | 11 | Monkees vocalist who played the drums: 2 wds. |
| 38% | VIVIENLEIGH | 11 | Actress who played Scarlett O'Hara in the film "Gone With the Wind" and also won an Oscar for her work in the film: 2 wds. |
| 38% | SHERILYNFENN | 12 | Actress who is known for playing Audrey Horne in the cult TV series "Twin Peaks": 2 wds. |
| 38% | SALMAGLIE | 9 | Losing pitcher for the Dodgers in 15-Across's perfect game: 2 wds. |
| 38% | CLAIREFOY | 9 | "Wolf Hall" actress who plays Queen Elizabeth II for the first two seasons of "The Crown" (2 wds.) |
| 38% | KYLETURLEY | 10 | Former NFL lineman who played for the St. Louis Rams who went on to form a self-titled band and establish his own record label: 2 wds. |
| 38% | BROOKLOPEZ | 10 | NBA center who played alongside his twin brother, Robin, for the Milwaukee Bucks: 2 wds. |