| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| JUNEIN | "It's ... January" |
| MOLASSES | It's slowest in January |
| TREE | It's often taken down in January |
| TET | It's celebrated in late January or early February |
| ALASKA | State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries) |
| challenger | A US space shuttle that exploded 1.5 minutes after launch on January 28, 1986, killing its crew of seven |
