Scene of a May 1942 U.S. victory in W.W. II Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 2, 2003 · 29-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 2, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 2, 2003 · 29-Across · 8 letters
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a Japanese defeat in World War II (May 1942); the first naval battle fought entirely by planes based on aircraft carriers
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