| 100% | LATEHIT | 7 | Reason for a flag on the gridiron |
| 64% | RAIN | 4 | Reason for a tarp on the ball field |
| 49% | LSD | 3 | Reason for a trip during the '60s |
| 49% | ANNUALEXAM | 10 | Reason for a yearly visit to the doctor’s office |
| 48% | UFO | 3 | Reason for a flood of calls to the police dept., maybe |
| 48% | REF | 3 | Person who calls penalties on the gridiron, for short |
| 48% | ADIEU | 5 | Word for a person on the go? |
| 48% | MINISKI | 7 | Item for a tyro on the slopes |
| 48% | TRIESOUT | 8 | Goes for a spot on the team |
| 48% | MOTORHOME | 9 | Accommodations for a family on the go? |
| 48% | SOIR | 4 | Setting for a sunset on the Seine |
| 47% | TDPASS | 6 | Six-point toss on the gridiron, for short (2 wds.) |
| 47% | DAMAGE | 6 | Reason for an extra charge on a rental |
| 47% | PIN | 3 | Flag on a politician's lapel, for example |
| 47% | MAKEPASSES | 10 | Succeed on the gridiron ... or invite a slap in the face |
| 47% | RESTAREA | 8 | Place for a break on the interstate (2 wds.) |
| 47% | FIELDPOSITION | 13 | Where the ball is on a gridiron |
| 46% | PDA | 3 | A kiss on the red carpet, for e.g.: Abbr. |
| 46% | PAT | 3 | ___ on the back (due appreciation for a good job) |
| 46% | SNORE | 5 | Possible reason for a poke in the ribs |
| 46% | NARC | 4 | One always on the lookout for a deal |
| 46% | ORCHID | 6 | Choir performed on the day for a flower |
| 46% | UNINVITED | 9 | Not on the guest list for a party |
| 46% | LIPPY | 5 | Abbreviation for a cosmetic worn on the mouth |
| 46% | BREVITY | 7 | Topic for a writer focused on the economy? |
| 46% | PIER | 4 | Spot for a long walk on the beach? |
| 45% | STATE | 5 | What each star on the American flag stands for |
| 45% | ROUNDEL | 7 | Name for a disc-shaped emblem on a flag |
| 45% | TSINGTAO | 8 | Beer named for a port on the Yellow Sea |
| 45% | TIP | 3 | Cash left on the table for a hotel maid |