Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
Arcane Nautical Semaphore Secrets
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 1. One steering vessel, often heedful of signal flags
- 2. Reference guide for translating coded signals
- 3. Specialist who interprets flags and light patterns
- 6. Code name sometimes used in naval signal operations
- 7. Crucial factor for effective flag signal reception
- 12. Act of raising signals in a coded flag display
- 13. Flag signaling system with arms in coded positions
- 16. Pertaining to navigation or sea-related signaling
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- 4. Framework supporting flags and communication lines
- 5. Urgent signal calling for immediate maritime aid
- 8. Night signaling method via lights or lanterns
- 9. Sending signals widely from ship, not just flags alone
- 10. Signals sent to far vessels beyond immediate reach
- 11. Pole from which maritime signals are displayed
- 14. Narrow flag often used to send maritime signals
- 15. Dots and dashes transmit cryptic maritime orders
- 17. Lead vessel displaying command signals clearly
- 18. One who hoists or manages narrow signal flags
- 19. Raising signal apparatus aloft on the mast