Philippine peninsula Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 5, 2005 · 8-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 5, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 5, 2005 · 8-Down · 6 letters
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the peninsula and island in the Philippines where Japanese forces besieged American forces in World War II; United States forces surrendered in 1942 and recaptured the area in 1945
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