| 100% | EEE | 3 | Sleeping sickness that occurs in horses in N. America and is spread by mosquitoes (abbr.) |
| 34% | SNL | 3 | NBC's sketch comedy show that was hosted by the athletes mentioned in 20a, 31a, 1d, 29d, and 42d: Abbr. |
| 34% | NERF | 4 | Brand that produces foam-based toys and is owned by Hasbro: Abbr. |
| 32% | TWA | 3 | Airline that was acquired by American in 2001: Abbr. |
| 31% | WORDLE | 6 | Game created by Josh Wardle that went viral in 2022 and was purchased by NYT |
| 31% | OBO | 3 | "... and that price is negotiable," in classifieds: Abbr. |
| 31% | CHUTNEY | 7 | Spread that is common in Indian cuisine and that has a spicy coconut variant |
| 30% | PTL | 3 | "The __ Club" (TV show that was hosted by Jim and Tammy Faye): Abbr. |
| 30% | SBS | 3 | Abbr. for the phenomenon when nonspecific symptoms are reported by many people in new homes and offices |
| 30% | THEOREM | 7 | Rule in mathematics, that can be proved by reasoning, and is often expressed using formulae |
| 30% | BUTTON | 6 | ___ Soccer, simulation game that also goes by "futebol de mesa" and is popular in Brazil |
| 30% | NBA | 3 | League that L.A. and N.Y.C. are each represented in twice |
| 29% | CDS | 3 | Music recordings that can be stored in racks and towers: Abbr. |
| 29% | DULCE | 5 | ___ de leche, popular ice cream flavor that originated in Latin America and is similar to caramel |
| 29% | CRADLEOFLOVE | 12 | 42-Across hit song that was covered by Alvin and the Chipmunks in 1991 (3 wds.) |
| 29% | VHS | 3 | VCR format that was a popular mode of watching 19a in the 1980s and 1990s: Abbr. |
| 29% | TOWN | 4 | "Another ___, Another Train," 1973 song by ABBA that was performed in the style of Simon and Garfunkel |
| 29% | LASER | 5 | Concentrated light-beam that is used in non-intrusive surgeries and sci-fi films: Abbr. |
| 29% | DASH | 4 | Low-salt diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, recommended to control hypertension: Abbr. |
| 29% | UFO | 3 | Flying saucer that may be featured in 21a, 36a, 46a, 1d, 25d, and 45d: Abbr. |
| 29% | SNC | 3 | American cable company that is owned jointly by ABC and Group W : Abbr. |
| 29% | COSMOPOLITAN | 12 | Fashion magazine for women that has been in publication since 1886, and is often referred to by its shorter name |
| 29% | MBA | 3 | Degree that started materialising in the early 20's, and is one of the most sought after courses nowadays : Abbr. |
| 29% | DOOR | 4 | "Knockin' on Heaven's ___," original song by Bob Dylan that was covered by Guns N' Roses in 1991 |
| 29% | FIFAWORLDCUP | 12 | International soccer tournament that will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026 (3 wds.) |
| 29% | CBS | 3 | "The Eye" network that was launched in 1947 and was a popular binge-worthy option before Netflix: Abbr. |
| 29% | PINTO | 5 | Gallo ___, dish with rice and beans as a base that may be served with breakfast in Central America |
| 28% | HANGOVER | 8 | "Love ___," 1976 song by Diana Ross that was featured in shows like "Mad Men" and "Pose" |
| 28% | THREAT | 6 | "___ Level Midnight," movie that is written and directed by Michael Scott in "The Office" |
| 28% | BOB | 3 | Short and sleek haircut, sported by Anna Wintour, that was popularized in the '20s |