| 100% | CANE | 4 | Sugar ___, source for many syrups that are drizzled over waffles |
| 38% | MAPLE | 5 | Tree that is known for its fall foliage and as a source of a syrup enjoyed with pancakes |
| 36% | AGAVE | 5 | Syrup that can be substituted for honey |
| 35% | BEAN | 4 | Seed that is the source for 20a |
| 34% | LETTUCE | 7 | Vegetable that is the base for many salads |
| 33% | TDS | 3 | Passing results that are more than just passing, for short |
| 32% | TVAD | 4 | Super Bowl interruption that is a highlight for many viewers (2 wds.) |
| 32% | BALSAMIC | 8 | Vinegar that may be drizzled over caprese salad |
| 32% | ADS | 3 | Commercials that are a usual break-time sight in most stadium sports, for short |
| 31% | BABY | 4 | Justin Bieber hit that was the most-watched video on YouTube for a long time |
| 31% | TANDEM | 6 | Type of bicycle from the 19th century that is built for two or more riders |
| 31% | SNL | 3 | Comedy series that has been running for over 40 years: Abbr. |
| 31% | HANA | 4 | ___ Highway, 64.4-mile-long highway in Hawaii that is known for having over 600 curves |
| 31% | ROTC | 4 | Source for many US officers |
| 30% | BERRY | 5 | Word with "Smurf" to mean a red fruit that is a source of nutrition for the Smurfs |
| 30% | EPONYM | 6 | Source for many units of physics |
| 30% | COCACOLA | 8 | Caffeine source for many |
| 30% | SNL | 3 | Sketch comedy TV series that has been running for over 40 years: Abbr. |
| 30% | TOFU | 4 | Food that's been part of Chinese cuisine for over 2,000 years |
| 30% | CHINA | 5 | Country that holds the record for being the most populous in the world |
| 30% | DBL | 3 | Hotel rooms that can be used by more than one guest, for short |
| 30% | BEEMOVIE | 8 | Seinfeld movie that became a source for many memes |
| 30% | SUN | 3 | Solar energy source that is a homophone for 34a |
| 30% | DEWDROPS | 8 | Water source for many insects |
| 30% | SOY | 3 | Protein source for many vegans |
| 29% | ADS | 3 | Revenue source for most podcasters |
| 29% | BEETS | 5 | Source for sugar |
| 29% | IRAS | 4 | Things that can be rolled over, for short |
| 29% | IRA | 3 | Something that may be rolled over, for short |
| 29% | TOFU | 4 | Protein source for many vegetarian dishes |