| 100% | IMFREEING | 9 | Warden's excuse for staying at work? |
| 43% | MYDOGATEIT | 10 | Excuse for missing work? |
| 41% | PROJ | 4 | Assignment at work, for short |
| 41% | DJED | 4 | Played at work, for short |
| 39% | EDS | 3 | Ones having issues at work, for short? |
| 39% | MOM | 3 | Stay-at-home dad's working partner, perhaps |
| 38% | MGR | 3 | One who approves your leaves at work, for short |
| 38% | MITT | 4 | Aid for working at home |
| 38% | MITT | 4 | Requirement for working at home |
| 37% | WAITED | 6 | Stayed for an event at a particular place |
| 37% | CASHIERED | 9 | Worked the checkout at a supermarket, for example |
| 37% | UMP | 3 | One working at home, for short |
| 37% | APOOR | 5 | "That's ___ excuse for …" |
| 37% | MEN | 3 | ___ at Work, Australian rock band known for its breakthrough hit "Down Under" |
| 36% | TALKSSHOP | 9 | Discusses work at happy hour, for example |
| 36% | EMTS | 4 | They might work at a revival, for short |
| 36% | UMPS | 4 | Officials who work at home plate, for short |
| 35% | TRAFFIC | 7 | Driver's excuse for being late |
| 35% | UMP | 3 | Official who might work at first base, for short |
| 35% | EMPLOYEE | 8 | A person who works at a company for money |
| 35% | FAILINGCABINET | 14 | Excuse for a presidency's shortcomings? (A+) |
| 34% | MEN | 3 | Rock's ___ at Work |
| 34% | ALIBI | 5 | A suspect's excuse for not being responsible |
| 33% | PITCREW | 7 | Group that works only for a few seconds at a time |
| 33% | PIETA | 5 | Work at St. Peter's |
| 33% | MEN | 3 | _____ at Work |
| 32% | DESK | 4 | Furniture for someone who works at home, perhaps |
| 32% | HIRE | 4 | Choose for a chore at work |
| 32% | MONITOR | 7 | Screen for viewing spreadsheets at work |
| 32% | PIETA | 5 | Work at St. Peter's Basilica |