| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DETOUR | Route around the construction area |
| VASCODAGAMA | Portuguese navigator (1460-1524) who discovered the sea route from Portugal around the continent of Africa to India: 3 wds. |
| BEMA | Area around the altar |
| DELTA | Area around the mouth |
| AREOLE | Iridal area around the pupil. |
| CRIMEA | Area around the Black Sea |
| BOSTONMETRO | Area around the Bay State's capital, informally |
| ASHY | Like the area around an erupting volcano |
| UCONNTERRITORY | Area around the college that won the 2004 NCAA basketball championship? |
