| 100% | VINROUGE | 8 | Pairing for an entrecôte or filet mignon, perhaps |
| 51% | STEAK | 5 | Porterhouse or filet mignon, for example |
| 39% | STEAK | 5 | Filet mignon, for example |
| 38% | HEELS | 5 | Pair for a partygoer, perhaps |
| 38% | AWHILE | 6 | For an hour or two |
| 38% | LEANCUT | 7 | Filet mignon, for one: 2 wds. |
| 38% | STEAKS | 6 | Filet mignons and sirloins, for example |
| 37% | AAA | 3 | Battery size for an mp3 player, perhaps |
| 37% | GORE | 4 | Cause for an R, perhaps |
| 37% | ONHOLD | 6 | Waiting for an answer, perhaps |
| 37% | GOLFCLAP | 8 | Hand for an eagle, perhaps? |
| 37% | GLAND | 5 | Study for an endocrinologist, perhaps |
| 37% | DDS | 3 | Deg. for an orthodontist, perhaps |
| 36% | DUSTRAG | 7 | Second life for an old T-shirt, perhaps |
| 36% | EMMY | 4 | Award for an HBO show, perhaps |
| 36% | ARIA | 4 | Song for an Italian tenor, perhaps |
| 36% | GORE | 4 | Reason for an ''R'' rating, perhaps |
| 36% | MAT | 3 | Surface for an office chair, perhaps |
| 36% | ENTRYWAY | 8 | Place for an umbrella bucket, perhaps |
| 36% | PAT | 3 | Reward for an obedient dog, perhaps |
| 36% | LOVESCENE | 9 | Reason for an R rating, perhaps |
| 36% | CARAT | 5 | Measure for an engagement ring, perhaps |
| 36% | LASTPAGE | 8 | Place for an acknowledgment list, perhaps |
| 36% | IRIS | 4 | Apt name for an optometrist, perhaps |
| 36% | LURKED | 6 | Got ready for an ambush, perhaps |
| 36% | PEABODY | 7 | Award for an excellent story, perhaps |
| 36% | STRIP | 5 | Get ready for an exam, perhaps |
| 36% | SUNKENSHIP | 10 | Destination for an underwater drone, perhaps |
| 36% | ANKLE | 5 | Spot for an inconspicuous tattoo, perhaps |
| 36% | SWAGBAG | 7 | Haul for an Oscar nominee, perhaps |