| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LAE | Base taken by MacArthur. |
| PALOMPON | Leytean town taken by MacArthur. |
| MOROTAI | Island off Halmahera, taken by MacArthur. |
| DAKAR | Naval base taken by Allies. |
| LAE | New Guinea base, taken by paratroops. |
| KWAJALEIN | Japanese main naval base east of Truk taken by Allies. |
| leadless | position taken by a base runner off a base toward the next |
