| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| POISE | Asset for a Miss America wannabe |
| POISE | Miss America contestant's asset |
| BEAUTY | A must for Miss America. |
| SASH | Accessory for a Miss America contestant |
| TALENT | Basis for 35% of a Miss America contestant's score |
| SASH | Ribbon for Miss America |
| TIARA | Accessory for Miss America |
| SASH | Accessory for Miss America |
| CONTESTVOTE | Ballot for Miss America? |
| TIARA | Crown for Miss America |
| BEAUTIFUL | Word for Miss America. |
| IDEAL | Word for Miss America |
| TIARA | Adornment for Miss America |
| BATHINGBEAUTIES | Miss America contestants, for instance |
| AGELIMIT | 17-24, for Miss America |
| MYERSON | Former Miss America who ran for the U.S. Senate in 1980 |
