“Says ___ to his neighbor, then heads on his way”
This clue appeared as 37-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| NIHAO | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| HELLO | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Says ___ to his neighbor, then heads on his way” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 21, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 21, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Says ___ to his neighbor, then heads on his way” clue?+
The answer is NIHAO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 21, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 21, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.