A crossword puzzle exploring cryptic maritime signals including flag signals, semaphores, and coded messages used at sea.
Enigmatic Flags of Nautical Communication
Explore the secretive language of cryptic maritime signals through flags, codes, and historic naval terminology in this challenging crossword.
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- 1. To raise a flag or sail
- 2. Pole where flags are hoisted on ships
- 3. Small distinguishing flag of a yacht club
- 5. Manual containing signal meanings
- 8. Any kind of watercraft
- 13. A message or gesture to communicate
- 15. NATO phonetic alphabet letter meaning 'diver down'
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- 4. Private boat often using signal flags
- 6. Visual signaling system using flags or arms
- 7. Narrow, triangular flag used at sea
- 9. Reducing a sail’s area in strong winds
- 10. Weight added to stabilize a ship
- 11. Code of dots and dashes used in telegraphy
- 12. Flag indicating a ship’s nationality
- 14. Pertaining to a nation’s military fleet
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