Distress call Crossword Clue

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Distress call Crossword Answer

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HELPME

(6 letters)

MAYDAY

(6 letters)

SIGNAL

(6 letters)

HELP

(4 letters)

SAVEME

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DISTRESS (noun)
1. psychological suffering
2. the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
DISTRESS (verb)
1. bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
2. cause mental pain to
CALL (verb)
1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
2. make a prediction about; tell in advance
CALL (noun)
1. the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
2. a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HELPME
(6 letters)
MAYDAY
(6 letters)
SIGNAL
(6 letters)
HELP
(4 letters)
SAVEME
(6 letters)

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