The —, 1979 novel by Peter Benchley (6)

I believe the answer is:

island

(Other definitions for island that I've seen before include "eg Man, Wight" , "Place surrounded by water" , "Refuge from traffic" , "Possibly key" , "Crete, for instance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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