Which Japanese island captured in WWII was returned in 1972? (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OKINAWA Which Japanese island captured in WWII was returned in 1972? (7) (7)
6% DDAY WWII turning point (4) Newsday Sep 3, 2025
6% ETO Ike's WWII domain (3) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
6% ONEWAYTRIP Journey for which no return ticket is needed (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 30, 2025
6% DRAW Capture the attention of (4) New York Times Aug 30, 2025
6% SUSHI Japanese wrap (at a Japanese restaurant) (5)
6% GOESBACK Returns (8) Eugene Sheffer Aug 20, 2025
6% USSR WWII ally (4) Newsday Aug 17, 2025
6% NATO Post-WWII gp. (4) LA Times Daily Aug 15, 2025
6% HERACLES Counsel care, having captured returning hero (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 13, 2025
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