“Message that might be signaled with smoke” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Message that might be signaled with smoke”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 2, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.