Pacific Fleet admiral of W.W. II Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 31, 1996 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, December 31, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 31, 1996 · 18-Down · 6 letters
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United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966)
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