| 100% | SPIDER | 6 | The ___, nickname of mixed martial artist and boxer, Anderson Silva that may remind you of a spooky web maker like the black widow |
| 41% | BONES | 5 | Nickname of mixed martial artist, Jon Jones that may remind you of skeletons |
| 37% | GHOST | 5 | The ___, nickname of the boxer, Robert Guerrero that may remind you of a white-cloaked house haunter |
| 36% | BOOGIEMAN | 9 | The ___, nickname of the heavyweight boxer, Jesse Ferguson that may remind you of a mythical creature used to frighten children |
| 32% | CIDER | 5 | Christmas beverage with a scent that may remind you of the holidays |
| 32% | REAPER | 6 | Slim ___, nickname of the NBA player, Kevin Durant that may remind you of a character representing death |
| 32% | EMMY | 4 | Award for sitcoms and soaps that may remind you of the "idiot box" |
| 32% | PINE | 4 | Christmas tree type with a scent that may remind you of the holidays |
| 31% | SHOW | 4 | Another word for a binge-worthy series that may remind you of the "idiot box" |
| 29% | JAVA | 4 | A programming language that may remind you of coffee |
| 28% | DRESS | 5 | Garment like a gown ... and something that might brush the floor as you walk |
| 28% | NUTMEG | 6 | Sprinkled eggnog flavor that may remind you of the holidays |
| 28% | PEPPERMINT | 10 | Candy cane flavor that may remind you of the holidays |
| 28% | CABLE | 5 | Streaming alternative that may remind you of the "idiot box" |
| 28% | SEASCENTED | 10 | Like candles that might remind one of the beach |
| 28% | CINNAMON | 8 | Spice used in some "rolls" that may remind you of the holidays |
| 28% | MYRRH | 5 | One of the gifts of the Magi with a scent that may remind you of the holidays |
| 28% | REMOTE | 6 | Channel changer with many buttons that may remind you of the "idiot box" |
| 27% | ASANA | 5 | Yoga position like the ones at 9a and 15d that you will encounter during a day of practicing yoga |
| 27% | MEZCO | 5 | ___ Toyz, company that released a Wednesday Doll based on the Netflix series, which may remind you of the "Annabelle" doll |
| 26% | TIP | 3 | Part of the table that may give you a scratch? |
| 26% | BAA | 3 | Word repeated before "black sheep," in a nursery rhyme that may be one of the first poems you learned |
| 26% | TRAIL | 5 | ___ mix, snack made of granola, nuts, and dried fruits, that might be enjoyed at a picnic |
| 25% | HES | 3 | "___ Just Not That into You," a 2009 romantic comedy featuring an ensemble cast with the likes of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston |
| 25% | HANDSET | 7 | The part of a phone that you hold and speak into |
| 25% | BROOKE | 6 | ___ Shields, "The Blue Lagoon" actress whose name may remind you of a small stream |
| 25% | LUNISOLAR | 9 | Like a calendar that combines the positions of the 9-Across and the sun |
| 25% | CAT | 3 | "The ___ and the Fiddle," nursery rhyme that may be one of the first poems you learned |
| 25% | PANG | 4 | Feeling that may remind you of food |
| 24% | CREDIT | 6 | Opposite of "debit," and a term that you may overhear on Wall Street |