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The Clue
Ciao or aloha (8 letter answer)
The Answer
GREETING
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Notes
The answer GREETING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
GREETING as a noun:
1. (greeting, salutation) = (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
GREET as a verb:
1. (greet, recognize, recognise) = express greetings upon meeting someone
2. send greetings to
3. react to in a certain way; "The President was greeted with catcalls"
4. be perceived by; "Loud music greeted him when he entered the apartment"