Island that's home to most of the world's wild orangutans Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 5, 2024 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 5, 2024 · 10-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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