Island whose name comes from the Malay for "east" Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIMOR Island whose name comes from the Malay for "east" (5)
7% ORIOLE Bird whose name comes from the Latin for "golden" (6) New York Times Sep 13, 2026
6% BALI Island east of Java (4) Thomas Joseph Sep 14, 2026
6% SRILANKAN From the island south-east of India (3,6) (9) The Sun Mini Sep 13, 2026
6% OAHU Island east of Kauai (4) USA Today Sep 3, 2026
6% RHINO Animal whose full name comes from the Greek for "nose horn" (5) The New Yorker Mini Aug 28, 2026
6% AMNESTY Government act whose name comes from the Greek for "forgetfulness" (7) New York Times Aug 9, 2026
6% ARGON Element whose name comes from the Greek for "inactive" (5) New York Times Jul 24, 2026
6% SARONGS Wrapped garments whose name comes from Malay (7)
6% SARONG Garment whose name comes from the Malay for 'sheath' (6) New York Times Feb 25, 2021
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