| 100% | JEWEL | 5 | Stone that might be the target of a heist |
| 58% | SMILELINES | 10 | Wrinkles that might be the result of a joyful life |
| 56% | REM | 3 | Sleep phase that might be the subject of a sleep study: Abbr. |
| 55% | HOWDO | 5 | Greeting that might be made with a tip of the hat |
| 55% | DNA | 3 | Something that might be left at the scene of a crime |
| 55% | KITE | 4 | Flier that might be of a variety in the shaded squares |
| 55% | LINT | 4 | Fuzz that might be at the bottom of a jeans pocket |
| 54% | GARLIC | 6 | ___ bread, appetizer that might be ordered at the start of a meal |
| 54% | LOVEKNOT | 8 | *Romantic symbol that may be tied in the shape of a heart |
| 54% | GEM | 3 | Type of stone that might be set in a ring |
| 54% | DEAD | 4 | Adjective that might be used hyperbolically at the end of a long day |
| 53% | BLOOPER | 7 | On-camera goof that might be shown during the closing credits of a movie comedy |
| 53% | IDO | 3 | Promise that may be made in front of a justice of the peace (2 wds.) |
| 51% | TEE | 3 | Item that might be knocked out of the ground with a golf shot |
| 49% | GEM | 3 | Precious stone that may be fitted on a ring |
| 49% | JADE | 4 | Green stone that may be carved into a Buddha |
| 48% | HAIL | 4 | Precipitation that may be the size of golf balls |
| 48% | SEXSHOP | 7 | Business that may be a zoning target |
| 47% | SAFE | 4 | Container that might be cracked during a heist |
| 47% | BEAUTYCONTESTS | 14 | Competitions that have been the targets of some feminist protests |
| 47% | AXE | 3 | Tool that might be thrown at a target |
| 47% | HOMERS | 6 | Hits that might be out of the park |
| 47% | ISLE | 4 | Key that might be part of a chain |
| 47% | DESSERT | 7 | Course that may be a piece of cake |
| 47% | PUB | 3 | Bar that may be part of a "crawl" |
| 47% | SIDESALAD | 9 | Dish that may accompany a main course, and what can be found at the start of 17-, 25-, 38-, or 53-Across? |
| 47% | WALL | 4 | Barrier that might be made of brick or stone |
| 47% | FORT | 4 | Construction that might be made of stone or pillows |
| 47% | LIIIIIIIIIIIIMO | 15 | Ride that might be a bit of a stretch? |
| 47% | METEOR | 6 | Shooting star that might be part of a shower |