| 100% | IMLISTENING | 11 | Phrase frequently said by Kelsey Grammer on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 41% | RONSWANSON | 10 | Libertarian outdoorsman played by Nick Offerman on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 40% | SIDESHOWBOB | 11 | Krusty the Clown's sidekick on 43-Across: 2 wds. |
| 39% | JOSIAHBARTLET | 13 | Fictional president played by 43-Across on 18-Across (2 wds.) |
| 36% | THEBEEF | 7 | Name of the Berzatto family restaurant on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 36% | YESCHEF | 7 | Kitchen response often heard on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 36% | HARRYANDERSON | 13 | Actor who plays Judge Stone on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 36% | WALTONGOGGINS | 13 | "Justified" actor who plays Wade on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 36% | ROBCORDDRY | 10 | "Ballers" actor who plays Forrest on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 36% | HARRYANDERSON | 13 | Actor who played Judge Stone on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 36% | LIEVSCHREIBER | 13 | "Spotlight" actor who has been nominated for three Emmys for playing the title role on 43-Across: 2 wds. |
| 35% | HANKAZARIA | 10 | "The Simpsons" voice actor who won an Emmy for his guest role as Ed Cochran on 43-Across: 2 wds. |
| 35% | MARKIEPOST | 10 | Actress who plays public defender Christine Sullivan on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 35% | MARKIEPOST | 10 | Actress who played public defender Christine Sullivan on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 34% | LESLIEKNOPE | 11 | Government-loving go-getter played by Amy Poehler on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 34% | AUDRAMCDONALD | 13 | "Private Practice" actress who plays partner Liz Reddick on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 34% | NYAMBINYAMBI | 12 | "Mike & Molly" actor who plays lead investigator Jay DiPersia on 43-Across (2 wds.) |
| 34% | GOOSEEGG | 8 | Zero, as said by a sportscaster: 2 wds. |
| 33% | BALLETDANCERS | 13 | Performers frequently painted by 23-/35-Across: 2 wds. |
| 33% | MRT | 3 | Actor who frequently said "I pity the fool!": 2 wds. |
| 32% | COUNTINGSTARS | 13 | 2013 #2 hit by 43-Across: 2 wds. |
| 32% | PAPERBAG | 8 | Grammy-nominated song on 43-Across's 1999 album "When the Pawn ... " (2 wds.) |
| 32% | IDO | 3 | Words said by a bride or groom: 2 wds. |
| 31% | WEEKENDUPDATE | 13 | Comedy news segment hosted by Seth Meyers on 24-Across: 2 wds. |
| 31% | SONGSFORYOU | 11 | 2019 album by 43-Across that reached #21 on the "Billboard" Independent Albums chart (3 wds.) |
| 31% | IDO | 3 | Union words said by the bride and groom: 2 wds. |
| 31% | MARKCONSUELOS | 13 | Former player of Mateo Santos on 43-Across who now plays Hiram Lodge on "Riverdale" (2 wds.) |
| 30% | IDO | 3 | Phrase you say before the priest pronounces you husband and wife: 2 wds. |
| 30% | MAXGOODWIN | 10 | Medical director played by 37-Across on 29-Across (2 wds.) |
| 30% | GETHIMBACK | 10 | Single on 43-Across's 2005 album "Extraordinary Machine" (3 wds.) |