| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BEATIT | "Get lost!," and a hint to the beginnings of the three longest entries |
| LIEONTHEBEACH | Enjoy summer weather, and a hint to the beginning of the three other longest answers |
| ALASKA | State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries) |
| PRICE | This can follow the beginnings of the three longest entries |
| PRIVATEPRACTICE | Doctor's self-employment, and a hint to the starts of the five longest across answers |
| MIDTERM | Like the upcoming elections, and a hint to the four longest Across answers |
| ARBYS | "We Have The Meats" fast food chain, and a homophonic hint to the six longest puzzle answers |
