Crossword clue
“Hawaiian greeting”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALOHALetters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hawaiian greeting” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, 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 “Hawaiian greeting” clue?+
The answer is ALOHA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.
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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