This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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.
Other clues with the same answer
- Title of a #1 Rihanna song and #1 SZA album
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- Abba title sung after the line "The love you gave me, nothing else can save me"
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- Pad
- Castaway's call
- Signal at sea
- Help-wanted letters
- ...---... in Morse
- "Come to our rescue!"
- Hit title for Abba or Rihanna
- "Please help!"
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