| 100% | PETIOLE | 7 | Stalk that attaches a leaf blade to the stem |
| 65% | PETIOLE | 7 | Stalk that joins a leaf to the stem of a plant |
| 44% | PETIOLE | 7 | Botanical name for the stem or stalk of a leaf |
| 43% | BARNACLE | 8 | Hard-shelled creature that attaches itself to the bottom of a boat |
| 43% | BAYONET | 7 | A long blade attached to the barrel of a gun |
| 43% | BAYONET | 7 | Blade attached to the end of a firearm |
| 39% | ASPEN | 5 | Tree whose leaves are attached by long flattened stalks so that they quiver in the wind |
| 38% | BRACKET | 7 | Fitting that attaches a television to a wall |
| 37% | NET | 3 | Part of a basketball hoop that attaches to the rim |
| 37% | BRAINSTEM | 9 | Stalk that links the spinal column to cranium |
| 37% | BOLT | 4 | Fastener that attaches to a nut |
| 37% | TENDON | 6 | Band of inelastic tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone |
| 37% | SESSILE | 7 | Leaves that grow directly from a plant's stem |
| 37% | REMORA | 6 | Fish that attaches itself to a host |
| 37% | SLIPNSLIDE | 10 | Backyard toy that attaches to a hose |
| 36% | SLIPNSLIDE | 10 | Outdoor toy that attaches to a garden hose |
| 36% | CLAIMANTS | 9 | __ to the throne, those seeking to usurp a monarch |
| 36% | AIRHOSE | 7 | Tube that attaches to a diving helmet: 2 wds. |
| 36% | OAR | 3 | Blade that's similar to a paddle |
| 35% | OAR | 3 | Blade that pushes water to move a boat |
| 35% | OAR | 3 | Blade that's used to propel a rowboat |
| 35% | PROPELLER | 9 | Blade that spins to make a plane, boat move |
| 34% | STEM | 4 | What a spinach leaf is attached to |
| 34% | SAIL | 4 | Sheet that's attached to a mast |
| 34% | ARM | 3 | Limb that's attached to a shoulder |
| 34% | WHILST | 6 | "During the time that," to a Brit |
| 34% | PROPELLER | 9 | Blade that spins round to move a boat or plane |
| 34% | BARNACLE | 8 | A crustacean that attaches itself solidly to rocks |
| 34% | FLEDGLING | 9 | A baby bird that is ready to fly the nest |
| 34% | RIP | 3 | ___ cord (line that's attached to a parachute) |