Daily Morse #160

The puzzle from 2026-07-11. Play it by ear, or read the answer below.

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The answer

The word was QUARTZ, which is --.- ..- .- .-. - --.. in Morse code.

Hint: Crystal oscillator mineral. Category: Equipment.

By the numbers

QUARTZ has 6 letters, 8 dits and 9 dahs. At 20 WPM it takes 3.7 seconds to send.

Letter by letter

Q--.-
U..-
A.-
R.-.
T-
Z--..
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