| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency shout at sea ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme | ||
| Chairman of directors could be in deep water (3,9) | ||
| One hitting the drink maybe in deep trouble? | The Telegraph Toughie | 11 Feb 2025 |
| The chairman of the directors could be in deep water | ||
| Distress call on a 1-Down | USA Today | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Distress call on a 1-Down | ||
| Distress call at sea | LA Times Daily | 10 May 2016 |
| Distress call at sea | ||
| Emergency shout ... or a possible title for this puzzle | ||
| Cry at sea | ||
| Shout from the captain! | ||
| Sailor's cry |