This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (118 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
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About the answer
SOS as a word: The conventional Morse code call made by a ship in distress; (games) A children's game in which players take turns to place S's and O's on a grid, collecting points by creating an "SOS" sequence.
SOS has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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