Crossword clue
“Word that means both "hello" and "goodbye"”
This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
CIAOLetters4
Starts withC
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Word that means both "hello" and "goodbye"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 2, 2025 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Word that means both "hello" and "goodbye"” clue?+
The answer is CIAO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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