Crossword clue
“Ship's distress signal”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 8 times
SOSLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Ship's distress signal” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 21, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ship's distress signal” clue?+
The answer is SOS (3 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 8 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on January 21, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 21, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.