| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ARK | S. Central state: Abbr. |
| KAN | Central U.S. state |
| IOWA | North-central U.S. river, city or state |
| DEL | State of U. S.: abbr. |
| DAK | State abbr. following N or S |
| RUS | U.S.S.R. state: Abbr. |
| ALA | U.S. state that comes first alphabetically: Abbr. |
| MINN | State producing 70 per cent of U. S. iron ore: Abbr. |
| SDAK | Only U.S. state in which the name of the state and its capital share no letters: Abbr. |
