| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ALOHA | Farewell in 50th state |
| ALOHA | Farewell, to the 50th state |
| KAUAI | Island in 50th state |
| LEI | Garland in the 50th state. |
| ALOHA | Welcoming word in the 50th state |
| ANCHORAGEALASKA | Largest city in the 50th state |
| ALASKA | State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries) |
