| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SDAK | Home of Rapid City: Abbr. |
| NMEX | Home of Silver City: Abbr. |
| NEV | Home of Carson City: Abbr. |
| ICEL | Home of the world's northernmost capital city: Abbr. |
| IRE | Home of the city and county of Waterford: Abbr. |
| URBANSPRAWL | Rapid city-growth phenomenon |
| BOOMTOWN | City with rapid population growth |
