| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First-class place becomes seat of government (7,4) | ||
| Where investors and government share interest? (7,4) | ||
| What a star may represent | New York Times | 31 Aug 2019 |
| What a star may represent | ||
| Atlanta or Nashville, e.g | Universal | 07 Nov 2017 |
| Atlanta or Nashville, e.g. | ||
| *Place often marked with a star on 24-Down | New York Times | 08 Feb 2016 |
| *Place often marked with a star on 24-Down | ||
| Seat of a sort | ||
| Washington, D.C. |