| 100% | DRUMSOLO | 8 | Time for a percussionist to shine (2 wds.) |
| 65% | DRUMSOLO | 8 | Occasion for a percussionist to shine |
| 58% | SICEM | 5 | Command for a canine to attack: 2 wds. |
| 56% | POPIN | 5 | Visit for a short time: 2 wds. |
| 56% | HAPPYHOUR | 9 | Time for reduced-price drinks at a bar: 2 wds. |
| 54% | ASONE | 5 | "It's time for us to come together ___": 2 wds. |
| 54% | DONA | 4 | "It's time for me to ___ different costume" (wear): 2 wds. |
| 53% | SAFEHOUSE | 9 | Place for a spy to hole up: 2 wds. |
| 52% | GOHOME | 6 | "It's time for you to leave": 2 wds. |
| 51% | CARLEASE | 8 | Alternative to purchasing, for a vehicle: 2 wds. |
| 50% | SKIHAT | 6 | Knit cap for a winter visitor to Vail: 2 wds. |
| 49% | NOEND | 5 | On and on for a long time (2 wds) |
| 49% | WASH/DAY | 8 | Time for a trip to the laundromat |
| 49% | ISEE | 4 | "Can ___ that for a second?" ("Show it to me"): 2 wds. |
| 49% | IMDUE | 5 | "My turn to shine!": 2 wds. |
| 48% | CALLNOW | 7 | "This offer is only good for a limited time!" (2 wds.) |
| 48% | TRAVISSCOTT | 11 | Rapper who was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2019 but lost to Cardi B: 2 wds. |
| 48% | TAYLORSWIFT | 11 | Singer who was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2008 but lost to Amy Winehouse: 2 wds. |
| 48% | SOLOS | 5 | Times for musicians to shine |
| 48% | FADDIET | 7 | Weight-loss plan that's popular for a short time (2 wds.) |
| 48% | PARTYBUS | 8 | Transport for a group wanting to barhop but not drive (2 wds.) |
| 47% | TOWBAR | 6 | Device for attaching a trailer to a car: 2 wds. |
| 47% | RESTS | 5 | Times for a trumpet player to take a breath, perhaps |
| 47% | GUITARSOLO | 10 | Chance for a stringer to shine? |
| 47% | SOLO | 4 | Opportunity for a musician to shine |
| 47% | NEWYEAR | 7 | Time for making resolutions: 2 wds. |
| 47% | SPRINGBREAK | 11 | Time for a trip to Cabo San Lucas or Miami Beach |
| 47% | NOSEE | 5 | Long time ___ (not met for a while): 2 wds. |
| 47% | HITUP | 5 | ___ for a loan (ask for money): 2 wds. |
| 47% | ITRAN | 5 | "___ for a decade on BBC!" (aired): 2 wds. |