“Sinking signal”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sinking signal”, last seen on August 9, 2026.

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S?S

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

SOS

The answer to “Sinking signal” is SOS

Letters3

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sinking signal” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 as a across 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. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Sinking signal”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sinking signal” is SOS — a 3-letter across entry from the August 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SOS has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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