| Words of regret | 15 |
| Words of regretful hindsight | 28 |
| Words of rejection | 18 |
| Words of rejection in a famous "Seinfeld" episode | 59 |
| Words of relativity | 19 |
| Words of relief | 15 |
| Words of reluctance | 19 |
| Words of remembrance, briefly | 29 |
| Words of reproach | 17 |
| Words of reproach, and a hint to how the four longest puzzle answers are formed | 79 |
| Words of reservation | 20 |
| Words of resignation | 20 |
| Words of resignation at the poker table | 39 |
| Words of respect | 16 |
| Words of retreat? | 17 |
| Words of salute | 15 |
| Words of self pity | 18 |
| Words of self-assurance | 23 |
| Words of self-congratulation | 28 |
| Words of self-control? | 22 |
| Words of self-denial | 20 |
| Words of self-denial? | 21 |
| Words of solace | 15 |
| Words of solemnity | 18 |
| Words of solidarity | 19 |
| Words of speculation | 20 |
| Words of submission | 19 |
| Words of support | 16 |
| Words of support from an organization | 37 |
| Words of surmise | 16 |
| Words of surprise | 17 |
| Words of sympathy | 17 |
| Words of the enlightened | 24 |
| Words of the pretentious, perhaps | 33 |
| Words of the wise | 17 |
| Words of threat | 15 |
| Words of togetherness | 21 |
| Words of totality | 17 |
| Words of tribute | 16 |
| Words of triumph | 16 |
| Words of triumph, or confession | 31 |
| Words of understanding | 22 |
| Words of unreadiness | 20 |
| Words of warning | 16 |
| Words of warning before a date | 30 |
| Words of warning on the top rung of a ladder | 44 |
| Words of warning, part 1 | 24 |
| Words of warning, part 2 | 24 |
| Words of warning, part 3 | 24 |
| Words of welcome | 16 |
| Words of willingness | 20 |
| Words of wisdom | 15 |
| Words of wisdom (Part 1) | 24 |
| Words of wisdom (Part 2) | 24 |
| Words of wisdom (Part 3) | 24 |
| Words of wisdom from Little Havana? | 35 |
| Words of wistfulness | 20 |
| Words of woe | 12 |
| Words of wonder | 15 |
| Words of wonderment | 19 |
| Words of worry | 14 |
| Words often after the lowest-priced in a series of items | 56 |
| Words often declared after "Well" | 43 |
| Words often etched in stone | 27 |
| Words often exchanged | 21 |
| Words often heard after "Welcome" | 43 |
| Words often heard after hard labor? | 35 |
| Words often heard before a large number | 39 |
| Words often heard before may and might | 38 |
| Words often listed together: Abbr. | 34 |
| Words often mouthed to a TV camera | 34 |
| Words often said before a final honoree is announced | 52 |
| Words often said in front of a priest | 37 |
| Words often said while kneeling | 31 |
| Words often said with a fist pump | 33 |
| Words often said with a nod | 27 |
| Words often said with a shrug | 29 |
| Words often said with flowers | 29 |
| Words often separated by a slash | 32 |
| Words often spoken after "Oh" | 39 |
| Words often sung on January 1 | 29 |
| Words on a "greatest hits" album | 42 |
| Words on a "Keep Out" sign | 36 |
| Words on a 50's button | 26 |
| Words on a banner for returning soldiers | 40 |
| Words on a bill of sale | 23 |
| Words on a birth announcement | 29 |
| Words on a book jacket | 22 |
| Words on a book's spine | 27 |
| Words on a cake in an 1865 classic | 34 |
| Words on a cake in Wonderland | 29 |
| Words on a candy heart | 22 |
| Words on a candy heart, "___ YA" | 42 |
| Words on a card | 15 |
| Words on a cereal box | 21 |
| Words on a check | 16 |
| Words on a check before the recipient's name | 48 |
| Words on a clearance rack label | 31 |
| Words on a coat of arms | 23 |
| Words on a copper | 17 |