This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ O
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About the answer
HELLO as a word: "Hello!" or an equivalent greeting; (transitive) To greet with "hello".
HELLO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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