Answer: carrier

AnswerCrossword Clue
CARRIER

Ship, e.g.

CARRIER

Airline, for instance

CARRIER

Post-office worker

CARRIER
Backbone of a task force.
CARRIER
Navy's bone of contention.
CARRIER"The Philippine Sea."
CARRIERThe "Coral Sea," for instance.
CARRIERCraft for Navy planes.
CARRIERFloating air base.
CARRIERShip of a sort.
CARRIERNewsboy
CARRIERTyphoid Mary, for one
CARRIERFlattop
CARRIERCoral Sea is one
CARRIERModem requirement
CARRIERAircraft ...
CARRIERGernreich of fashion
CARRIERFlight deck setting