| 100% | LASS | 4 | River-dance partner for a lad, perhaps |
| 61% | PROMDATE | 8 | Partner for a senior-year dance |
| 59% | PROMDATE | 8 | Partner for a high-school dance (2 wds.) |
| 58% | PROMDATE | 8 | Partner for a big high-school dance (2 wds.) |
| 57% | GYM | 3 | Place for a school dance, perhaps |
| 56% | OAF | 3 | Poor choice for a dance partner |
| 49% | ADELE | 5 | Dance partner for Fred |
| 49% | ADELE | 5 | Dancing partner for Fred |
| 49% | PAPA | 4 | Partner for a mama |
| 48% | TOASTER | 7 | Partner for a 27 Down |
| 47% | TAM | 3 | Lid for a lad |
| 47% | PAPA | 4 | Role model for a lad |
| 47% | PAPA | 4 | Role model for a lad? |
| 46% | MOP | 3 | Dance partner for Gene Kelly in "Thousands Cheer" |
| 45% | IPOD | 4 | Partner for many a jogger |
| 44% | SKINGRAFT | 9 | Procedure for a burn victim, perhaps |
| 44% | ARIA | 4 | Solo for a coloratura soprano, perhaps |
| 44% | REBOX | 5 | Prepare for a purchase return, perhaps |
| 44% | TABLELEAF | 9 | Insert for a holiday meal, perhaps |
| 44% | JOYRIDING | 9 | Pastime for a car thief, perhaps |
| 44% | DOOR | 4 | Place for a mail slot, perhaps |
| 44% | PCLAB | 5 | Place for a programming class, perhaps |
| 44% | TEA | 3 | Bled for a social affair, perhaps |
| 44% | ARIA | 4 | Song for a coloratura soprano, perhaps |
| 44% | GOTHICARCH | 10 | Frame for a church window, perhaps |
| 44% | SHIM | 4 | Fix for a wobbly table, perhaps |
| 44% | PLED | 4 | Tried for a courtroom deal, perhaps |
| 44% | CUPHOLDER | 9 | Place for a travel mug, perhaps |
| 44% | NOTV | 4 | Punishment for a couch potato, perhaps |
| 44% | ENTRYWAY | 8 | Place for a coat rack, perhaps |