Crossword clue
“Greeting that becomes another greeting if you add an A at the front and reverse it”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
HOLALetters4
Starts withH
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Greeting that becomes another greeting if you add an A at the front and reverse it” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 3, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Greeting that becomes another greeting if you add an A at the front and reverse it” clue?+
The answer is HOLA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 3, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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