Site of a May 1942 battle Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 23, 1994 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 23, 1994.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 23, 1994 · 5-Down · 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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