| 100% | CRIESOUT | 8 | Really could use, with "for" |
| 70% | OILCAN | 6 | Can with a spout, used for lubrication (2 wds) |
| 64% | DINGHY | 6 | Open boat with a mast and sails that can be used for racing |
| 62% | POLISH | 6 | Spray can used with a duster |
| 60% | PER | 3 | Used with units for rate |
| 58% | NEED | 4 | Could really use |
| 55% | RECORD | 6 | Can be used for identification: dental __ |
| 54% | RUGHOOK | 7 | Hand tool used with wool for making mini carpets |
| 54% | MOCAP | 5 | Animation technique frequently used with green screens, for short |
| 54% | PAD | 3 | When used with "lily," a resting spot for frogs |
| 54% | ROD | 3 | Can be used for hitting or barring |
| 53% | THIRSTQUENCHER | 14 | Drink that you could really use |
| 53% | TIN | 3 | With 12-Down, source of metal for cans |
| 53% | SCOUT | 5 | With 1-Down, military vehicles used for recon |
| 53% | EENY | 4 | Common kid's word for "really small" but you can't use it in Scrabble |
| 53% | LAV | 3 | Room with a can, for short |
| 53% | SACKCLOTH | 9 | Along with ashes, used for penitence |
| 53% | ASSET | 5 | It can be used for collateral |
| 53% | IDS | 3 | What irises can be used for |
| 53% | FIRE | 4 | Tinder can be used for this |
| 53% | AMBI | 4 | Prefix with "dextrous" for someone that can use both hands equally well |
| 52% | HELP | 4 | "I could really use a hand here!" |
| 52% | DUSTER | 6 | Brush, usually with feathers, used for cleaning |
| 52% | EIDERDUCK | 9 | Bird with soft down used for pillows |
| 52% | PUNS | 4 | Words with double meanings used for humor |
| 52% | LASER | 5 | Beam that can be used for cutting |
| 51% | SPEAKER | 7 | Use a wireless one with a TV for better sound |
| 51% | ADS | 3 | You can avoid them with "subscriptions," for short |
| 51% | PICKAXE | 7 | Popular with miners and used for prying, breaking |
| 51% | STYLUS | 6 | Tool with pointed end used for writing/engraving |