Alexander Hamilton's birth island (5)

I believe the answer is:

nevis

(Other definitions for nevis that I've seen before include "Ben --, highest in UK" , "Ben ..... is highest mountain in Britain" , "Ben -, highest Br. spot" , "The principal ben" , "Island" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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