East Indies island famous for its 19-Acrosses Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 31, 2012 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 31, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 31, 2012 · 5-Down · 6 letters
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3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago
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