___ Island (historic entry point for immigrants) (5)

I believe the answer is:

ellis

(Other definitions for ellis that I've seen before include "- Island, former reception point for US immigrants" , "Havelock --, psychologist" , "island close to New York" , "Havelock --, English essayist" , "expert in sexual psychology" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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