This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 10, 2025 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ O
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About the answer
CIAO as a word: A greeting or farewell using the word "ciao".
CIAO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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