1944 Pacific battle site Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 5, 2025 · 53-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 1994 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 5, 2025 · 53-Across · 5 letters
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a battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 8, 1994.KWAJALEIN9 lettersanswer page
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