Answer:

territory

Answer	Crossword Clue
TERRITORY	Alaska.
TERRITORY	Old status of Alaska
TERRITORY	Hawaii was one: 1900-59

TERRITORY	Guam, to U.S.
TERRITORY	Area
TERRITORY	End of the excuse
TERRITORY	End of the cause (Part 5)
TERRITORY	Guam, to the U.S.

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.