This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
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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