| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BADHAIRDAY | Time to feature any of the three theme answers? |
| FML | Today, I tried to put a self-effacing three-letter acronym inside each theme entry. Turns out it works in any order except the one I want. ... |
| SANDS | Metaphor for time ... and, when divided into three words, puzzle theme found in the four longest across answers |
| JUSTDROPITALINE | How to communicate with any of the seven theme entries |
| SHORT | Word to describe the three theme entries |
| ALASKA | State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries) |
