The Clue
Philippine island (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LEYTE
Tags
Notes
The answer LEYTE is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
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Definition
LEYTE as a noun:
1. (Leyte, Leyte Island, Leyte invasion) = a battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese