U.S.S. ___ (aircraft carrier named for a former admiral) Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 29, 2014 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 29, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 29, 2014 · 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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