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Distress signal Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 24/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
Hint 2: Synonyms
SOS, ACHE, HURT
Hint 3: Best answers
ACHE, SOS, FLARE

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All 18 answers for Distress signal

Distress signal with 3 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
SOS3

Distress signal with 4 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
ACHE4
HURT4

Distress signal with 5 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
FLARE5
HURTS5

Distress signal with 6 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
MAYDAY6

Distress signal with 8 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
STRAITEN8

Distress signal with 9 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
DISTRAINT9
STRAITENS9
SUFFERING9

Distress signal with 10 letters (5)

AnswerLetters
DISTRAINTS10
DISTRESSED10
DISTRESSES10
STRAITENED10
SUFFERINGS10

Distress signal with 11 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
DISTRESSING11
STRAITENING11

Distress signal with 12 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
DISTRESS CALL12

Synonyms for Distress signal

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What's the best solution for Distress signal?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Distress signal is ACHE. Other possible answers include SOS, FLARE, MAYDAY, distraint, distraints, distress call, distressed, distresses, among others.

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We have found 18 possible answers for the crossword clue Distress signal.

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What is another word for Distress signal?

We list 14 synonyms related to Distress signal. Common alternatives include HURT, HURTS, STRAITEN, DISTRAINT.

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