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Mysterious Beacon Codes and Signals
A crossword exploring cryptic terminology, colors, and methods used in lighthouse signaling to guide and warn maritime travelers.
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Across
  • 1. Waterway often marked by cryptic lighthouse signals
  • 2. A distinctive daytime visual marker on a lighthouse
  • 3. A lighthouse light or signal guiding ships
  • 4. Brightness level of a lighthouse beam
  • 6. Structure projecting cryptic signals to warn mariners
  • 7. Rapidly flashing light used for high visibility
  • 8. A short burst of light used to send messages
  • 9. Movement that creates the lighthouse’s flashing effect
  • 12. Message conveyed by light or sound from a beacon
  • 15. Maximum distance a lighthouse signal can be seen
  • 17. Common weather condition that obscures lighthouse signals
Down
  • 5. Upper room housing the lighthouse’s light source
  • 10. Visual signaling system using flags or lights
  • 11. Ancient term for grand lighthouse, origin of the word
  • 13. Person navigating the seas using lighthouse cues
  • 14. Surname of an engineer known for lighthouse optics
  • 16. Protective glass enclosure for a lighthouse light
  • 18. Code of dots and dashes sometimes used in light signaling

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