___ Island, former Port of New York immigration station (5)
Latest answer — September 29, 2026
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Clue explained
ELLIS completes the familiar name Ellis Island, the former immigration station in New York Harbor. The blank signals that only the first name element is required.
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Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue's Tuesday, September 29, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “___ Island, former Port of New York immigration station (5)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is ELLIS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 29, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 19-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“___ Island, former Port of New York immigration station (5)” answer
ELLIS (5 letters)
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When else has “___ Island, former Port of New York immigration station (5)” appeared?
The Guardian Quick reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 29, 2026 (most recent) → ELLIS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ Island, former Port of New York immigration station (5)”?
The answer is ELLIS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ Island, former Port of New York immigration station (5)”?
5 letters: ELLIS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 29, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 19-Down.
Can “___ Island, former Port of New York immigration station (5)” have a different answer?
Yes — The Guardian Quick sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?
The full grid for September 29, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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