| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DATSUNCARS | They became Nissans |
| DATSUNS | Nissans, before they were Nissans |
| OILERS | They became football's Titans |
| MICE | They became Cinderella's horses |
| SSRS | They became independent in 1991: Abbr. |
| WORKSONGS | They became the foundation for the blues |
| EXPOS | They were relocated and became the Nationals |
| glumly | broodingly morose became glum when they heard the news |
| USNAVY | Org. for Carter and Bush Sr. before they became presidents |
| EMI | One of the "big four" record companies, before they became three |
