Signal when sinking (3)

I believe the answer is:

sos

(Other definitions for sos that I've seen before include "International distress code" , "Emergency message" , "Mayday call" , "Coded distress signal" , "request for aid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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