"Send a rescue ship!" — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 3 2025 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
"Help us!" letters at sea
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
TV's "___ & Order"
LAW
3
"___ out of my league!" ("I'm no match for her!")
SHES
4
Wednesday follower, for short
THU
3
The ___ Ness monster
LOCH
4
Walking with a ___ (sign of an injured leg)
LIMP
4
Kangaroo's jump
HOP
3
Word before "virus" or "biotic"
ANTI
4
Dog in "Garfield"
ODIE
4
Junior rank in the U.S. Navy, for short
ENS
3
Life ___ (flotation device)
VEST
4
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