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Lighted Distress Signal Crossword Clue

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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

36%11 Maritime structures with a lighted signal tower
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27%6Distress signal
noun

• an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone

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