Crossword clue
“Casual farewell often used outside its language of origin”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
CIAOLetters4
Starts withC
Ends withO
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Casual farewell often used outside its language of origin” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 28, 2026 as 39-Across. 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 “Casual farewell often used outside its language of origin” clue?+
The answer is CIAO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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