Crossword clues for the word: RUSTBELT The word RUSTBELT has appeared as an answer to at least 8 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for RUSTBELT Showing 1 to 8 of 8 results Clue(s) "Declining industrial region, slangily" "Pittsburgh, Akron et al." Area of severe industrial decline Area with aging factories Region of industrial decline Site of many derelict factories U.S. region where industry once thrived U.S. region with abandoned factories