| 100% | INDEBT | 6 | Under obligation to someone for a service (2 wds) |
| 50% | SAFEHOUSE | 9 | Place for a spy to hole up: 2 wds. |
| 49% | SICEM | 5 | Command for a canine to attack: 2 wds. |
| 48% | SKIHAT | 6 | Knit cap for a winter visitor to Vail: 2 wds. |
| 47% | CARLEASE | 8 | Alternative to purchasing, for a vehicle: 2 wds. |
| 45% | ICARE | 5 | Good motto for a customer service agent (2 wds.) |
| 44% | DRUMSOLO | 8 | Time for a percussionist to shine (2 wds.) |
| 44% | UPABOVE | 7 | Where to look for a meteor shower (2 wds.) |
| 43% | JENNIFERLOPEZ | 13 | Singer who was nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Recording in 2000 but lost to Cher: 2 wds. |
| 43% | OWE | 3 | Under obligation to repay money or a favor |
| 43% | TRAVISSCOTT | 11 | Rapper who was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2019 but lost to Cardi B: 2 wds. |
| 43% | TAYLORSWIFT | 11 | Singer who was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2008 but lost to Amy Winehouse: 2 wds. |
| 41% | HERGRACE | 8 | Title for a duchess: 2 wds. |
| 41% | ONHAND | 6 | Available for a purpose: 2 wds. |
| 41% | ATBAT | 5 | Ready for a pitch: 2 wds. |
| 41% | BEERTAP | 7 | Faucet for a keg: 2 wds. |
| 41% | IDOS | 4 | Vows for a couple: 2 wds. |
| 41% | SWIMMINGTRUNKS | 14 | Bottoms for a pool: 2 wds. |
| 41% | CATFOOD | 7 | Nourishment for a tabby: 2 wds. |
| 41% | BEACHREAD | 9 | Book for a vacation: 2 wds. |
| 41% | ATBAT | 5 | Trip to the plate for a slugger (2 wds.) |
| 41% | ITRAN | 5 | "___ for a decade on BBC!" (was aired): 2 wds. |
| 41% | MRFIXIT | 7 | Nickname for a handyman: 2 wds., abbr. |
| 40% | GASTANK | 7 | It's filled at a service station: 2 wds. |
| 40% | CDCOVER | 7 | Decal printed out for a mix album: 2 wds. |
| 40% | ENDRUN | 6 | Evasive tactic named for a football play: 2 wds. |
| 40% | ADHOC | 5 | ___ committee (group meeting for a special purpose): 2 wds. |
| 40% | TAKEFIVE | 8 | Relax for a few minutes at work: 2 wds. |
| 40% | ATBAT | 5 | Ready for a pitch in the ballpark: 2 wds. |
| 40% | BIGDOG | 6 | Canine slang term for a powerful person: 2 wds. |