| 100% | OFFICE | 6 | When used before 20a, a place with cubicles, desks, and workers |
| 60% | SAFE | 4 | When used before 20a, a place where one can communicate and talk without feeling threatened |
| 35% | DEEP | 4 | When used before 20a, the empty, far-off regions of the universe |
| 35% | LIBRARY | 7 | A place with a collection of books and records |
| 35% | CADET | 5 | When used after 20a, a trainee astronaut |
| 34% | NIGHTCLUB | 9 | Place with a bar and a disco |
| 34% | FARM | 4 | Place with a barn and silo, maybe |
| 33% | PUB | 3 | Place with drinks and a live band, maybe |
| 33% | PAD | 3 | When used with "lily," a resting spot for frogs |
| 32% | LAND | 4 | When used with "Never," the place where Peter Pan lives |
| 32% | ALOE | 4 | When used with "vera," the name of a spiky plant |
| 32% | BAR | 3 | When used after 20a, the longest key on a PC keyboard |
| 32% | MINER | 5 | Worker with a light and a pick |
| 32% | SHOESHINEBOY | 12 | Worker with polish and a 23-Across |
| 31% | ARTCENTER | 9 | Place with a gallery, and a hint to this puzzle's theme |
| 31% | HEATER | 6 | When used after 20a, a household appliance that is used to warm up a room |
| 31% | KNIFE | 5 | Part of a place setting, along with a fork and spoon |
| 30% | NEE | 3 | Used when writing a maiden name with a married name |
| 30% | ERIN | 4 | Place name before and after "Oh" in a Thomas Moore title |
| 30% | VAN | 3 | Vehicle often used when moving to a new place |
| 30% | HIGHCHAIR | 9 | Seat with a tray used by babies when eating |
| 30% | SIC | 3 | Word with a 35-Across before and after it |
| 29% | PUB | 3 | Place to get a drink and play some darts (rhymes with "tub") |
| 29% | STAGEHAND | 9 | One who helps with props before and during a play |
| 29% | SEA | 3 | Use it with "dead" and it becomes a waterbody |
| 29% | BAKER | 5 | Worker with an apron and a white hat |
| 29% | MISTLETOE | 9 | A plant with yellowish flowers and white berries used as a Christmas decoration |
| 29% | TAKE | 4 | With "in" and 55-Down, use without proper respect, as a name |
| 29% | BRANCH | 6 | Tree "limb" ... and a word used with 17a to signify 50a |
| 29% | OLIVE | 5 | Martini garnish ... and a word used with 19a to signify 50a |