"Help us!" letters at sea — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 4 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SOS
3 letters
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Sailor's "rescue me!" letters
SOS
3
"Rescue me!" letters at sea
SOS
3
Distress call from a ship
SOS
3
Sailor's "Mayday!"
SOS
3
Distress code to signal danger
SOS
3
Distress signal at sea
SOS
3
Message from a stranded sailor
SOS
3
Sailor's "Mayday!"
SOS
3
"Rescue me!" call at sea
SOS
3
Message from a stranded ship
SOS
3
Distress signal from a ship at sea
SOS
3
"Help! Our ship is sinking!"
SOS
3
___ talk (coach's speech to a team at halftime)
PEP
3
"___, humbug!" (cry from Ebenezer Scrooge)
BAH
3
North Pole helper with pointy ears
ELF
3
Weed-tackling tool
HOE
3
Big brass instrument you may spot in a marching band
TUBA
4
"Mamma ___! Here We Go Again" (2018 film starring Lily James)
MIA
3
Burst ___ the scene (appeared unexpectedly)
ONTO
4
Puts into service
USES
4
"You've ___ your match" ("You have tough competition")
MET
3
Kit ___ (chocolate treat)
KAT
3
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