| 100% | RECS | 4 | Suggestions from someone who might be in the know, for short |
| 49% | IPAS | 4 | Six-pack that might be in the "Craft" section, for short |
| 49% | SOUTHPAW | 8 | Someone who might be called a "cuddy wifter" in the U.K. |
| 48% | UMP | 3 | Person who might be behind the catcher, for short |
| 47% | MAYICUTIN | 9 | Question from someone who might suddenly appear in the middle of the dance floor |
| 44% | UMP | 3 | One who may call you out in the field, for short |
| 43% | ERDOC | 5 | Person in scrubs who may be scrambling, for short |
| 42% | ACROBAT | 7 | One who might be in for a fall |
| 42% | LOSER | 5 | Sore ___, someone who may be salty for not winning |
| 41% | HENRYCAVILL | 11 | Actor known for playing a DC superhero who will be seen in the new "Mission: Impossible" film: 2 wds. |
| 41% | MERCUTIO | 8 | Romeo's close friend and sidekick in the Shakespearean play, who is known for his quick wit and tragic fate |
| 41% | ALUM | 4 | Who might be asked for a donation, in brief |
| 41% | DOC | 3 | Someone who might prescribe you medicines, for short |
| 41% | FRO | 3 | Been in the freezer for a while, for short |
| 41% | ITSATIE | 7 | Comment from someone who knows the score? |
| 40% | SOPHIECRUZ | 10 | Young American activist who is known for ensuring continuance of the DAPA program and was featured in the short "Free Like the Birds": 2 wds. |
| 40% | MOANINGMYRTLE | 13 | Ghost from the "Harry Potter" series who is known for her constant wailing in the lavatories: 2 wds. |
| 40% | MAFIOSO | 7 | One who might be seen in the offing? |
| 40% | SEMI | 4 | This might be in for the long haul |
| 40% | NUNHOOD | 7 | What one may be in the habit for? |
| 40% | IDRIS | 5 | ___ Elba, actor best known for "The Wire" who was born in Hackney, England |
| 40% | VET | 3 | Doctor who may be playfully called a "purr-fessional," for short |
| 40% | SYNC | 4 | When something is in the same rhythm as another, for short |
| 40% | RTE | 3 | Suggestion from the Roadtrippers app, for short |
| 40% | REL | 3 | Someone in the family, for short |
| 39% | ISLA | 4 | ___ Fisher, actress best known for "The Great Gatsby" who was born in Muscat, Oman |
| 39% | IVEGOTTHESCOOP | 14 | Words from someone in the know, or what the pros in 20-, 26-, 36- and 50-Across might say |
| 39% | BMOC | 4 | Fellow who might be senior class president, for short |
| 39% | KEANU | 5 | ___ Reeves, actor best known for "The Matrix" film series who was born in Beirut, Lebanon |
| 39% | BABIES | 6 | Tiny infants ... or newborns who might be delivered in the hospital |