| 100% | REDONION | 8 | Purplish vegetable that's sometimes used in guacamole and salsa: 2 wds. |
| 43% | PEA | 3 | Vegetable that's sometimes roasted and coated in wasabi |
| 40% | ESSAYTEST | 9 | Exam that's sometimes written in a blue book: 2 wds. |
| 36% | FAKEFUR | 7 | Faux fabric used in stuffed toys and fashion accessories: 2 wds. |
| 36% | JUG | 3 | Moonshine container that's sometimes used in hillbilly music |
| 35% | TOTEBAG | 7 | Carryall that's sometimes offered as an incentive in pledge drives: 2 wds. |
| 34% | PAINTGUN | 8 | Weapon used in a fun outdoor activity involving colour pellets and commando gear: 2 wds |
| 34% | PECAN | 5 | Nut that's commonly used in pies and pralines |
| 33% | TOYDOGS | 7 | Canines that sometimes travel in purses: 2 wds. |
| 33% | BAYLEAF | 7 | Dried herb used in soups and stews (2 wds.) |
| 32% | POTATO | 6 | Vegetable sometimes used in pancakes |
| 31% | SEESA | 5 | "He ___ fighter in her and that gives him hope.": 2 wds. |
| 31% | FIREEXITS | 9 | Doors that activate alarms when used in emergencies: 2 wds. |
| 31% | PEPPER | 6 | Vegetable that comes in bell and poblano varieties |
| 31% | OKRA | 4 | Vegetable used in soups and stews |
| 31% | LABRATS | 7 | Rodents used in experiments: 2 wds. |
| 30% | IBAR | 4 | A letter-shaped beam used in construction: 2 wds |
| 30% | BELLPEPPER | 10 | Vegetable that comes in red, yellow, orange and green |
| 30% | MANGO | 5 | Tropical fruit used in chutney and salsa |
| 30% | OKRA | 4 | Vegetable used in Creole and Indian cuisine |
| 30% | MASONJAR | 8 | Glass container used in canning: 2 wds. |
| 30% | IFSO | 4 | In case that's true: 2 wds. |
| 30% | YAM | 3 | Vegetable that's sometimes candied |
| 30% | HAUSA | 5 | Ethnic group based primarily in S. Niger and N. Nigeria that uses the eternal knot or "Tambarin Arewa" in traditional symbolism |
| 30% | RULER | 5 | Item that's marked off and used in school |
| 30% | AVOCADO | 7 | Official state fruit of California, often used in guacamole and a favorite in salads and on toast |
| 30% | WARPDRIVE | 9 | Acceleration technology used in "Star Trek": 2 wds. |
| 30% | TRIPLESEC | 9 | Liqueur used in a cosmopolitan: 2 wds. |
| 30% | ORSO | 4 | Phrase used in an approximation: 2 wds. |
| 30% | EGGTIMER | 8 | Kitchen gadget that may be used in board games (2 wds.) |