| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ALOHA | Farewell, to the 50th state |
| ALOHA | Farewell in 50th state |
| ALASKA | State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries) |
| ALOHASHIRT | Garment from the 50th state |
| LEI | Garland in the 50th state. |
| OAHU | Part of the 50th state. |
| OAHU | Island of the 50th State. |
| HULA | Dance of the 50th state |
| NENE | State bird of the 50th |
| NENE | Bird of the 50th state |
| ANCHORAGEALASKA | Largest city in the 50th state |
| KAMEHAMEHA | Figure on the 50th state quarter |
| ALOHA | Welcoming word in the 50th state |
