Distress signal - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

'distress signal' is the definition. (I've seen this in another clue) This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for flare that I've seen before include "Spread" , "signalling light" , "Widen out like a bell" , "Blaze; distress signal" , "Distress signal; burst out angrily" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate, the Evening Standard, The Mirror, The Telegraph, the Universal, The Independent and The New York Times.

'distress signal' is the definition. (Mayday is an example) This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for mayday that I've seen before include "Cry of distress" , "please help" , "call for help?" , "International radio distress signal" , "Request for help" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent, The Irish Times, the King Feature Syndicate and The Sun.

'distress signal' is the definition. (SOS is an example) This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for sos that I've seen before include "Mayday call" , "urgent appeal" , "Coded distress signal" , "plea" , "Appeal for help" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Evening Standard, the LA Times, the Newsday, The Star Tribune, the Universal, The Irish Times, The Times and the USA Today.

'distress signal' is the definition. (I've seen this before) This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for may day that I've seen before include "Bank holiday - distress signal (3,3;6)" , "International distress signal as from ship needing help" , "Emergency call" , "01/05/2017" , "SOS" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

(Another definition for s o s that I've seen is " Distress call".)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Independent, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Mirror.

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