| 100% | STEPG | 5 | Seventh in an instructional 39-Down, perhaps |
| 43% | FOLDED | 6 | In an envelope, perhaps |
| 42% | THE | 3 | With 39-Down, last words in many an old movie |
| 42% | DIVA | 4 | Star soprano in an opera, perhaps |
| 42% | APSES | 5 | Mosaic spots in an abbey, perhaps |
| 42% | TBONE | 5 | Collide with in an intersection, perhaps |
| 42% | LETTER | 6 | Handwritten item in an envelope, perhaps |
| 42% | SELL | 4 | Take part in an auction, perhaps |
| 42% | REDDITOR | 8 | One participating in an AMA, perhaps |
| 41% | ABROAD | 6 | In an immersion program, perhaps |
| 41% | ALE | 3 | Drink in an inn, perhaps |
| 41% | STOOD | 5 | Participated in an ovation, perhaps |
| 40% | ETA | 3 | Info in an “OMW” text, perhaps |
| 40% | LAS | 3 | Article in an 8 Down magazine |
| 39% | LAN | 3 | PC connection in an office, perhaps: Abbr. |
| 39% | SUITCARRIER | 11 | Item in an overhead bin, perhaps |
| 39% | CAB | 3 | Vehicle in an airport queue, perhaps |
| 39% | TAXI | 4 | Vehicle in an airport line, perhaps |
| 39% | POLENTA | 7 | Meal in an Italian meal, perhaps |
| 39% | STOW | 4 | Stash in an overhead bin, perhaps |
| 39% | EXPATRIATE | 10 | An American in Paris, perhaps |
| 39% | TESTDRIVE | 9 | Go out and back in an Outback, perhaps |
| 39% | TRIPLET | 7 | One in an extra-large baby carriage, perhaps |
| 39% | STRAYCAT | 8 | Feline found in an alley, perhaps: 2 wds. |
| 39% | TRIALED | 7 | Released an app in beta, perhaps |
| 38% | MUZAK | 5 | Background sound in an elevator or waiting room, perhaps |
| 38% | OOO | 3 | Abbreviation in an email signature during the holidays, perhaps |
| 38% | RAISIN | 6 | Dried grape in an oatmeal cookie, perhaps |
| 38% | EMOTE | 5 | Cry in front of an audience, perhaps |
| 37% | PED | 3 | Substance at issue in an I.O.C. investigation, perhaps |