The crossword solution for the term 'Strand on a Desert Island' is MAROON, which is a six-letter word. Marooning is the practice of leaving someone on an uninhabited island, usually as a form of punishment or abandonment. It was a common practice during the Age of Sail, when ships would leave crew members behind on remote islands. The term 'MAROON' is derived from the French word marron, meaning 'FUGITIVE' or 'RUNAWAY'.