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“__ Island (former immigration center)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ Island (former immigration center)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

E L L I S

The answer to “__ Island (former immigration center)” is ELLIS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “__ Island (former immigration center)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELLIS — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “__ Island (former immigration center)”

What is the answer to “__ Island (former immigration center)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELLIS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, January 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ Island (former immigration center)”?

The answer ELLIS contains 5 letters.

Was “__ Island (former immigration center)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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