The term 'Hebrides, E.G.' is an example of a group of islands known as the Hebrides, which are located off the west coast of Scotland. The answer to the crossword puzzle is 'ISLES, ' which is a five-letter word that describes the Hebrides. The Hebrides are a chain of more than 200 islands and islets, ranging from small rocky outcrops to large inhabited islands. The largest of these islands are Lewis and Harris, Skye, Mull, and Jura. The Hebrides have a long history of human habitation, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Iron Age.