| 100% | COOPERATE | 9 | Work together to solve a problem or puzzle |
| 49% | CONUNDRUM | 9 | A riddle or problem that's difficult to solve |
| 48% | SPLITENDS | 9 | Hairy problem? ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme |
| 47% | IDEA | 4 | Notion to solve a problem |
| 47% | BRUTEFORCE | 10 | Inelegant way to solve a problem |
| 47% | TRIALANDERROR | 13 | Experimental approach to solving a problem |
| 45% | ATSCALE | 7 | In the required size to solve a problem |
| 45% | CLUE | 4 | Aid to solving a puzzle |
| 45% | WINWINSITUATION | 15 | Scenario that works out for everyone... or a hint to this puzzle's theme |
| 44% | HINT | 4 | Helpful clue to solve a puzzle |
| 44% | LATESHIFT | 9 | Overnight work assignment … or a hint to understanding four rows of answers in this puzzle |
| 44% | LOGIC | 5 | Means to solving a sudoku puzzle |
| 42% | DEUS | 4 | __ ex machina, use to solve a story problem easily |
| 42% | PEN | 3 | What someone might use to solve a crossword puzzle |
| 42% | HINT | 4 | Little nudge for someone trying to solve a puzzle |
| 42% | HARD | 4 | Tough to solve, as a crossword puzzle |
| 41% | UNITE | 5 | Come together to work as a team |
| 41% | CONUNDRUM | 9 | A taxing puzzle or problem |
| 40% | SPIN | 4 | Decide not to solve or buy a vowel |
| 40% | DEDUCING | 8 | Working out a puzzle or mystery |
| 40% | CALCULATE | 9 | To count or work out mathematical problems |
| 39% | MARIA | 5 | She's a problem that needs to be solved, in song |
| 39% | CROPROTATION | 12 | Common farming technique ... or a hint to solving this puzzle |
| 39% | UNRAVEL | 7 | Solve or get to the bottom of a mystery |
| 39% | CARPOOL | 7 | Share a ride to work or school |
| 38% | LOGIC | 5 | __ problem, puzzle with clues to work through |
| 38% | CLERICAL | 8 | Related to office work or a religious office |
| 38% | TOBEEXPERIENCED | 15 | "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality ___" (Soren Kierkegaard) |
| 38% | ODETOJOY | 8 | Work incorporated in 33-Across ... or a description of this puzzle? |
| 37% | RINGCYCLE | 9 | Wagner work ... or a possible title for this puzzle |