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“Mariner's call for help”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mariner's call for help”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S O S

The answer to “Mariner's call for help” is SOS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jul 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Mariner's call for help” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SOS — a 3-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Mariner's call for help”

What is the answer to “Mariner's call for help” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mariner's call for help”?

The answer SOS contains 3 letters.

Was “Mariner's call for help” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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