| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SEARS | Early retail pioneer |
| LLB | Maine retail pioneer, initially |
| SETTLER | Early pioneer. |
| OLDS | Early automotive pioneer |
| RCA | Early media pioneer |
| OLDS | Early car pioneer |
| PAAR | Early late-night pioneer |
| OLDS | Pioneer in early cars. |
| LACLEDE | Early French pioneer in the United States |
