What is the answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "__ Island (former immigration center)" from January 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“__ Island (former immigration center)”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ELLIS

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Jan 5, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “__ Island (former immigration center)” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 5, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “__ Island (former immigration center)” clue?+

The answer is ELLIS (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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