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Distress Signals Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FLARES" which means:
- noun
- • A shape that spreads outward
- • A sudden burst of flame
- • A burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- • Reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
- • A sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
- • A sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
- • An unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
- • A sudden outburst of emotion
- • A device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
- • A short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
- • (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield verb
- • Burn brightly
- • Become flared and widen, usually at one end
- • Shine with a sudden light
- • Erupt or intensify suddenly
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore flares that were fashionable in the 70s."
- • "The car's exhaust emitted blue flares of smoke."
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Eugene Sheffer19 Sep 2022 | Across 43 | |
New York Times15 Aug 2012 | Down 45 | |
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