| 100% | BLOCKADE | 8 | Thing that prevents access or progress |
| 49% | BARRIER | 7 | A fence or railing that prevents access |
| 44% | FIREWALL | 8 | Security measure online; prevents access or attacks |
| 44% | DAMPENER | 8 | Thing that subdues or moistens |
| 43% | TIE | 3 | Thing that unites or links people |
| 42% | CLAIM | 5 | Thing that may be staked or filed |
| 42% | DEATHKNELL | 10 | Thing that heralds the end or ruin |
| 42% | BOLLARD | 7 | Post that prevents vehicle access |
| 42% | LIPS | 4 | Things that may be locked or sealed |
| 42% | OATS | 4 | Things that may be rolled or wild |
| 42% | ARMS | 4 | Things that may be open or folded |
| 42% | ASSETS | 6 | Things that may be liquid or frozen |
| 42% | OBSTACLE | 8 | Something that prevents one's progress |
| 42% | OMISSIONS | 9 | Things that are left out or not mentioned |
| 42% | CLOTHES | 7 | Things that are stored in drawers or worn |
| 42% | OBSTACLE | 8 | Something that blocks or impedes progress |
| 41% | CLOAK | 5 | Loose thing that covers or conceals |
| 41% | DEATHKNELL | 10 | Thing that heralds end or ruin |
| 41% | ROUNDS | 6 | Things that are shot or fought |
| 41% | AGE | 3 | ___ limit (one thing that prevents a kid from running for president) |
| 40% | DUDS | 4 | Things that are put on ... or don't go off |
| 40% | PAYWALL | 7 | Website feature that prevents nonsubscribers from accessing content |
| 39% | EARLOBE | 7 | Oft-pierced thing that can be free or attached |
| 38% | GOVERNING | 9 | Board or body that runs things |
| 38% | EMOTIONS | 8 | Things that might be raised in court … with or without the shaded letter |
| 37% | NOUNS | 5 | Words that identify things, people or places |
| 37% | NOUN | 4 | A word that identifies person, place or thing |
| 37% | LOOKALIKE | 9 | Person or thing that resembles another |
| 37% | ENIGMA | 6 | Person or thing that is mysterious |
| 37% | ABOMINATION | 11 | Person or thing that is disgusting |