| 100% | SCOOBYDOO | 9 | The name of the Great Dane in the titular animated series, known for being able to speak and his love of eponymous snacks: Hyph. |
| 31% | RADCLIFFE | 9 | Last name of the actor who was the titular protagonist in "Harry Potter" series |
| 31% | JIMTAYLOR | 9 | Former Green Bay Packers NFL player, known for his aggression, and is considered one of the greatest running backs ever: 2 wds. |
| 30% | ALL | 3 | *"They sealed their holiday celebration and promised to cherish these moments forever, knowing that love was the greatest gift of ___!" |
| 30% | BOJACKSON | 9 | Former NFL player to be named All-Star in both football and baseball who is considered one of the greatest RBs ever: 2 wds. |
| 30% | TAZ | 3 | Spinning, chaotic character popularized in the '90s animated series "Looney Tunes" whose only dialogue is his name |
| 30% | MITCHMITCHELL | 13 | English drummer inducted into Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2009 and was known for his work in the "Jimi Hendrix Experience": 2 wds. |
| 29% | ORGAN | 5 | Tommy, lead guitarist in The Jacksons' "Unity Tour" of 2012 and 2013, who would seem to be playing the wrong instrument, judging by his name |
| 29% | WHITNEYHOUSTON | 14 | "Saving All My Love for You" singer in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame whose last name is a city in Texas (2 wds.) |
| 29% | ASTRO | 5 | The name of the Jetsons' dog in the titular cartoon series |
| 29% | TINA | 4 | ___ Turner, former member of the duo with Ike who is known for her solo hits like "What's Love Got To Do with It" and "Private Dancer" |
| 29% | BACKWARDLOOKING | 15 | Give heed! And listen to my tale of the mad tyrant who decreed that all toilets in his realm be installed the wrong way, for he was the … |
| 28% | SCOOBY | 6 | ___-Doo, fictional Great Dane who stars in the eponymous animated TV series |
| 28% | FREDFLINTSTONE | 14 | Animated Bedrock resident who is known to yell "Yabba-dabba-doo!" at the end of his workday (2 wds.) |
| 28% | AER | 3 | Name of the large veil used to cover the bread and wine for the Eucharist in the Eastern Orthodox Church |
| 28% | CHUCKBERRY | 10 | American songwriter who was one of the pioneers of Rock and Roll and was known for his song "Johnny B. Goode": 2 wds. |
| 28% | BATMOBILE | 9 | The Dark Knight's car which heavily featured in the animated series and is filled with his trademark gadgets and weaponry |
| 27% | CEE | 3 | ___Lo Green, former member of the hip hop group Goodie Mob who is known for his solo hits "Forget You" and "Fool for You" |
| 27% | NINEDAYS | 8 | Titular length of the interview process for souls waiting to be born, in a 2020 Edson Oda film |
| 27% | MANN | 4 | Leslie ___, an actress known for her roles in "This is 40" and "George of the Jungle" |
| 27% | CASEY | 5 | Man trying to clarify the spelling of his name in 21-, 25-, 38-, 52- and 57-Across |
| 27% | PTL | 3 | Name of the cable network sold in bankruptcy (1989) to Morris Cerullo World Evangelism that is now known as "INSP", HQed in South Carolina |
| 27% | RAM | 3 | "Grond" was the name of this item used to assault the Great Gate of Minas Tirith in "The Lord of the Rings" |
| 27% | BRETTFAVRE | 10 | Retired NFL player (birthday today) who made his name with 40-Across and is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks: 2 wds. |
| 27% | MERCUTIO | 8 | Romeo's close friend and sidekick in the Shakespearean play, who is known for his quick wit and tragic fate |
| 27% | EMERY | 5 | Name for the series of nuclear tests conducted in 1970-71, sandwiched between Mandrel (1969-70) and Grommet (1971-72) |
| 27% | NIM | 3 | ___ Chimpsky, the chimp that was studied in the '70s at Columbia for his ability to speak in ASL |
| 27% | BARRYBERKMAN | 12 | Complete name of the titular character in the TV series in 18a: 2 wds. |
| 27% | ALLEN | 5 | Bart ___, member of the Extended DC Universe who is known for his speed and agility and was also a sidekick of the Flash |
| 27% | ROBINWRIGHT | 11 | American actress whose birthday it is today and who is known for playing Claire Underwood in Netflix series "House of Cards": 2 wds. |