| 100% | HAZE | 4 | Smog-like problem that is also part of a Jimi Hendrix song name |
| 47% | IRIS | 4 | Part of the eye that may also be a woman's name |
| 45% | IRIS | 4 | Pigmented eye part that is also the name of a flower |
| 43% | CHORUS | 6 | Part of a song that is repeated after each verse |
| 42% | GSTRING | 7 | Part of a guitar that also names something you can wear |
| 42% | IRIS | 4 | Girl's name that is also part of the eye |
| 42% | ALAMO | 5 | Texas landmark that is also the name of a tree |
| 42% | SPADES | 6 | Card suit that is also the name of a card game |
| 41% | BACKBEAT | 8 | Part of a song that is given a stronger accent in clubs or parties |
| 40% | DAISY | 5 | Five-lettered flower that is also the name of a character from "The Great Gatsby" |
| 40% | CAPECOD | 7 | Part of Massachusetts that was named for a type of fish: 2 wds. |
| 38% | SUEME | 5 | Snide challenge which was also the name of a song on "Guys and Dolls": 2 wds. |
| 37% | LIKEAPRAYER | 11 | 1989 pop rock song by Madonna that is a part of her fourth studio album of the same name: 3 wds. |
| 37% | STEM | 4 | Part of a cherry that is rarely eaten |
| 37% | UNI | 3 | Part of a sea urchin that is edible |
| 37% | ENDING | 6 | Part of a movie that can be spoiled |
| 37% | EAR | 3 | Part of a cow that might be tagged |
| 37% | PLATE | 5 | Part of a car that can be personalized |
| 37% | MANE | 4 | Part of a horse that can be braided |
| 37% | MEAT | 4 | Part of a coconut that can be shredded |
| 37% | EXTERIOR | 8 | Part of a car that might be detailed |
| 37% | BROW | 4 | Part of a face that may be furrowed |
| 37% | PROBLEMAREAS | 12 | Parts of a task that might be tricky |
| 37% | DESTINYSCHILD | 13 | "Lemonade" hitmaker Beyonce Knowles was a part of this American girl group that gave hits like "Say My Name": 2 wds. |
| 36% | VERSE | 5 | Part of a song that's not the chorus |
| 36% | CHORUS | 6 | Part of a song that gets repeated between verses |
| 36% | MAHI | 4 | Part of a fish name that means "very strong" |
| 36% | SKIN | 4 | Part of a 4-Across that feels like sandpaper |
| 36% | NUMB | 4 | Part of a body that is unable to feel |
| 36% | CASSEROLEDISH | 13 | Part of a gift that needs to be returned |