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Cryptic Codices of Maritime Legends
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Method of communicating via a string of emblematic flags
  • 2. Dots and dashes once whispered across ocean’s dark silence
  • 3. Study of flags’ secrets, a scholar’s maritime obsession
  • 4. The artful craft of exchanging silent ocean whispers
  • 5. Ancient nautical wave-spreading signal, before radio waves existed
  • 6. National flags hoisted high, identity waved boldly at sea
  • 8. Obsolete emergency flag often mistaken for a firefighting tool
  • 10. Invisible courier of maritime lore, born after semaphore’s fall
  • 12. Vessels that carried pioneering signals into uncharted seas
  • 13. Universal call made visible or audible when peril strikes
  • 16. Traditional ship’s reference, chiming coded danger or news
Down
  • 7. Signal flag denoting commodore command, broad and proud
  • 9. Ancient practice illuminated by signals guiding lost sailors
  • 11. Flag signaling system once used to spell out secrets in the air
  • 14. Code word for readiness, neatness, and signal perfection
  • 15. Maritime eyes glowing to reveal position under starless skies
  • 17. Streamlined banners fluttering to announce rank or intent
  • 18. Photonic distress signals brightening troubled waters

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