Island known for having "the wettest spot on Earth" (450+" of rain per year) Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 17, 2011 · 48-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 17, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 17, 2011 · 48-Across · 5 letters
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an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu
noun
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