| 100% | CRIMP | 5 | This little coffee filter modification allows the coffee to flow and also allows the filter to fit properly (supposedly!) |
| 27% | INS | 3 | "You have to know the ___ and outs of this machine to use it properly." |
| 25% | CINNAMON | 8 | (2/5) You'll also need this staple spice that adds warmth and sweetness to the pie filling |
| 24% | LACE | 4 | Add a little brandy to the coffee? |
| 24% | ELMO | 4 | This saint is the patron of sailors — and also of abdominal pain |
| 24% | TIDAL | 5 | Relating to the ocean's ebb and flow |
| 23% | ERIE | 4 | The Maumee flows northeast to this lake |
| 23% | DOURO | 5 | River on the border between Spain and Portugal before flowing west to the Atlantic |
| 23% | PUSSYCAT | 8 | The Owl and this animal went to sea |
| 22% | TIM | 3 | (5/6)"On the way to 43d, we can also stop for a quick bite at ___ Hortons. Let's get some donuts and coffee, and be on our way!" |
| 22% | TOES | 4 | The "piggies" in "This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home" |
| 22% | TIDAL | 5 | Relating to the ebb and flow of water |
| 22% | AIRPLANE | 8 | Notable invention from the 20th century, that allowed man the ability to fly and serves countless purposes |
| 22% | DOURO | 5 | River that forms part of the border between Spain and Portugal before flowing west to the Atlantic |
| 22% | CRETE | 5 | Visit this island that is the largest in Greece and home to the Minoan Palaces (2/3) |
| 22% | TAPIRS | 6 | Large animals that look a little pig-like, are related to rhinos and live in the Amazon |
| 22% | TIMEAFTERTIME | 13 | Repeatedly ... and a hint to the answers to this puzzle's starred clues |
| 22% | REHAB | 5 | Place to get clean and also the title of 16a's signature song |
| 22% | TIDAL | 5 | Relating to the ebb and flow of the ocean |
| 22% | NNW | 3 | Up and a little to the left, for short |
| 22% | TERSE | 5 | Short, concise and to the point (unlike this clue) |
| 22% | STEADY | 6 | Slow and this is supposed to win the race |
| 22% | REVERSE | 7 | Play this card to change the direction from clockwise to counterclockwise and vice versa |
| 22% | LATERALSYMMETRY | 15 | Feature of this puzzle's grid and the answers to the six starred clues |
| 21% | THINKQUICKLY | 12 | To understand this puzzle's theme, read the ends of the answers to the starred clues and ... |
| 21% | ESP | 3 | It would allow you to know the answer to this clue without even reading it |
| 21% | SALT | 4 | Theme of this puzzle, found in the answers to 21-, 26-, 44- and 52-Across |
| 21% | STATEBORDERS | 12 | What the answers to three "pair" clues share, both in this grid and in reality |
| 21% | RACE | 4 | Change a word in this phrase to correct it! "Slow and steady wins the contest" |
| 21% | BESIDES | 7 | Also ... and, in three parts, a hint to the four longest Across answers |