MAYDAY!

Credit: NY Times Crossword - May 1, 1994

Peter Gordon

The answers to the clues share a common theme.

1. Iconic song by Simon and Garfunkle

2. Escape alive

3. Bible book before Isaiah

4. Military moves carrying a warning

5. Astounded condition

6. Dog's gift

7. Babe Ruth

8. Featured performers in All My Children, Days of Our Lives, or As the World Turns

Answers:

1. Sound of Silence

2. Save one's skin

3. Song of Solomon

4. Show of strength

5. State of shock

6. Sense of smell

7. Sultan of Swat

8. Soap opera stars

Theme: SOS