Dit-dit-dit-dah-dah-dah-dit-dit-dit Crossword Clue

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SOS

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Dit-dit-dit-dah-dah-dah-dit-dit-dit", and the answer is "SOS". Let's break down why this clue has this answer:

  • The clue uses a combination of Morse code and clue wordplay. Morse code is a system of representing letters and numbers through a series of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals).
  • In Morse code, "D" represents a dash ("-") and "I" represents a dot (".").
  • Breaking down the clue's rhythm into Morse code, we have:
    • Dit (.) - Dit (.) - Dit (.) - Dah (-) - Dah (-) - Dah (-) - Dit (.) - Dit (.) - Dit (.)
  • Now let's translate the Morse code into letters:
    • Each "Dit" (.) represents the letter "S".
    • Each "Dah" (-) represents the letter "O".
  • Putting the letters together, we get "SOS".

In this context, "SOS" represents an international distress signal used in emergencies. It's commonly associated with maritime communication and is recognized worldwide. By solving this clue, crossword enthusiasts can test their knowledge of Morse code and enjoy the challenge of deciphering cryptic wordplay.

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Definition of "SOS"

an international code signal of extreme distress, used especially by ships at sea

Example :
  • they put out an SOS that they were on fire
  • I'd thought of phoning a desperate SOS to James
  • here is an SOS message for Mr Arthur Brown about his brother, who is dangerously ill

  •  The Crossword clue "Dit-dit-dit-dah-dah-dah-dit-dit-dit" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
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    USA Today31 January 2008SOS


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