Say hi, in slang

Latest answer — August 17, 2026

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Clue decoded

“Holla” is slang for saying hello or calling out to someone, as in “Holla at me.”

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Two people greeting each other casually.

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  1. 1Magic: The Gathering fan's collection
  2. 6"You are __": map message
  3. 10Slugger Sammy
  4. 14Capital of Ghana
  5. 15Yemen neighbor
  6. 16Birds associated with wisdom
  7. 17Attraction in a neighborhood park
  8. 19Skewed view
  9. 20Flow slowly
  10. 21General idea
  11. 22Lobby group for seniors
  12. 25Illuminating item in an emergency kit
  13. 29Word before metal and music
  14. 31Buoyant
  15. 32Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
  16. 34Commuter's fee
  17. 35Garden implement
  18. 38Phone history list
  19. 40Fail to show up for
  20. 42Streaming interruptions
  21. 43Argentine author Jorge __ Borges
  22. 45Italian town with a namesake coast
  23. 46"Go Birds!" NFL team
  24. 48Iron alloy
  25. 49Outing for two couples
  26. 53Literary governess Jane
  27. 54Up to
  28. 55Love, in Spanish
  29. 57Actor Estrada
  30. 58Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
  31. 64Country singer Lovett
  32. 65Shrek, for one
  33. 66Nintendo's The Legend of __
  34. 67Notices
  35. 68Some small dogs
  36. 69Official order

Down

  1. 1Lid
  2. 2Knee surgery target, for short
  3. 3Color TV pioneer
  4. 4Unproductive period
  5. 5Mint family herb
  6. 6Fuss
  7. 7Down Under bird
  8. 8Appeared in print
  9. 9Cease
  10. 10"That's that, then"
  11. 11In debt
  12. 12Cut drastically, as prices
  13. 13Valuable quality
  14. 18Gridiron official
  15. 21Ski races with gates
  16. 22Pet welfare org.
  17. 23On track to win
  18. 24Film spools
  19. 26Away from the bow, on a boat
  20. 27Untidy one
  21. 28Say hi, in slang
  22. 30Dishy memoir
  23. 33Cheek colorer
  24. 35Like moth-eaten clothing
  25. 36Buyer's proposal
  26. 37Submit taxes online
  27. 39__ the lily: add unnecessary decor
  28. 41Sloshy mattress
  29. 44Salty expanse
  30. 46Chargeable two-wheelers
  31. 47Poles in a tomato garden
  32. 49Old-fashioned showdowns
  33. 50Sandwich request
  34. 51Purposeful
  35. 52First responder: Abbr.
  36. 56Flow slowly
  37. 58Droid
  38. 59In the past
  39. 60Get weepy
  40. 61"__ Baba and the Forty Thieves"
  41. 62Public health agcy.
  42. 63Dennings of "WandaVision"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Magic: The Gathering fan's collection — Answer: CARDS. Hint: A player gathers these to build powerful decks 🃏
  2. 6. "You are __": map message — Answer: HERE. Hint: A map marker uses this word to show your location 📍
  3. 10. Slugger Sammy — Answer: SOSA. Hint: Recall the baseball star famous for his home-run race ⚾
  4. 14. Capital of Ghana — Answer: ACCRA. Hint: This coastal West African capital sits on the Gulf of Guinea 🌍
  5. 15. Yemen neighbor — Answer: OMAN. Hint: Look to the Arabian Peninsula country east of Yemen 🗺️
  6. 16. Birds associated with wisdom — Answer: OWLS. Hint: These nocturnal birds are classic symbols of wisdom 🦉
  7. 17. Attraction in a neighborhood park — Answer: PLAYGROUND. Hint: Children head here for swings, slides, and fun 🎠
  8. 19. Skewed view — Answer: BIAS. Hint: A perspective that isn’t completely neutral might have this. 🎯
  9. 20. Flow slowly — Answer: SEEP. Hint: Water can do this gradually through a tiny opening 💧
  10. 21. General idea — Answer: SENSE. Hint: This can mean the broad meaning or gist of something 💡
  11. 22. Lobby group for seniors — Answer: AARP. Hint: This American organization advocates for older adults 👵
  12. 25. Illuminating item in an emergency kit — Answer: FLASHLIGHT. Hint: It provides a portable beam when the power goes out 🔦
  13. 29. Word before metal and music — Answer: SHEET. Hint: This word precedes both a building material and musical notation 🎵
  14. 31. Buoyant — Answer: AFLOAT. Hint: Something floating on water is in this state. 🌊
  15. 32. Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes — Answer: PEELER. Hint: This handy utensil strips away a vegetable’s outer layer. 🥔
  16. 34. Commuter's fee — Answer: TOLL. Hint: A driver pays this to use certain roads or bridges. 🚗
  17. 35. Garden implement — Answer: HOE. Hint: This long-handled tool helps loosen soil and remove weeds. 🌱
  18. 38. Phone history list — Answer: CALLLOG. Hint: Check this to see who contacted you recently. 📱
  19. 40. Fail to show up for — Answer: BLOWOFF. Hint: You might do this to an appointment when you skip it without warning. 📅
  20. 42. Streaming interruptions — Answer: ADS. Hint: These brief commercial breaks can interrupt your favorite show. 📺
  21. 43. Argentine author Jorge __ Borges — Answer: LUIS. Hint: His first name is shared with a famous French king. 👑
  22. 45. Italian town with a namesake coast — Answer: AMALFI. Hint: This picturesque Italian town also lends its name to a famous shoreline. 🌊
  23. 46. "Go Birds!" NFL team — Answer: EAGLES. Hint: This Philadelphia football team has a bird of prey for its mascot. 🦅
  24. 48. Iron alloy — Answer: STEEL. Hint: This durable material combines iron with carbon. 🔩
  25. 49. Outing for two couples — Answer: DOUBLEDATE. Hint: Four people, forming two romantic pairs, share this kind of outing. 💑
  26. 53. Literary governess Jane — Answer: EYRE. Hint: Charlotte Brontë gave this governess a surname known around the world. 📚
  27. 54. Up to — Answer: UNTIL. Hint: Think about a word that marks a time limit or endpoint! ⏳
  28. 55. Love, in Spanish — Answer: AMOR. Hint: Think of the Spanish word you’d use for deep affection. ❤️
  29. 57. Actor Estrada — Answer: ERIK. Hint: This actor played Ponch on CHiPs. 🎬
  30. 58. Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across — Answer: BACKTOBACK. Hint: It describes two things occurring one immediately after the other. 🔁
  31. 64. Country singer Lovett — Answer: LYLE. Hint: This singer-songwriter is known for his distinctive hair and witty country music. 🤠
  32. 65. Shrek, for one — Answer: OGRE. Hint: This green, grumpy fairy-tale creature is a classic example of one 🧌
  33. 66. Nintendo's The Legend of __ — Answer: ZELDA. Hint: This Nintendo adventure series centers on a princess and a heroic elf-like warrior. 🎮
  34. 67. Notices — Answer: SEES. Hint: Keep your eyes peeled for what you can observe! 👀
  35. 68. Some small dogs — Answer: TOYS. Hint: In dog-show classifications, these pups are especially petite. 🐶
  36. 69. Official order — Answer: EDICT. Hint: It's a formal declaration often issued by someone in authority. 📜

Down

  1. 1. Lid — Answer: CAP. Hint: This small cover fits over the top of a container. 🧢
  2. 2. Knee surgery target, for short — Answer: ACL. Hint: This knee ligament is often discussed after a sports injury. 🦵
  3. 3. Color TV pioneer — Answer: RCA. Hint: This electronics company helped bring color broadcasting into American homes. 📺
  4. 4. Unproductive period — Answer: DRYSPELL. Hint: A long stretch without rain—or results—can be called this. 🌵
  5. 5. Mint family herb — Answer: SAGE. Hint: This fragrant kitchen herb also describes a wise person. 🌿
  6. 6. Fuss — Answer: HOOPLA. Hint: A noisy fuss or commotion is often called this. 🎉
  7. 7. Down Under bird — Answer: EMU. Hint: This flightless Australian bird is known for its long neck and speedy legs. 🐦
  8. 8. Appeared in print — Answer: RAN. Hint: This means something was published in a newspaper or magazine. 📰
  9. 9. Cease — Answer: END. Hint: Bring something to a close with this verb. 🛑
  10. 10. "That's that, then" — Answer: SOBEIT. Hint: This phrase signals that the matter is settled. ✅
  11. 11. In debt — Answer: OWING. Hint: If you haven't paid a bill yet, you may be this. 💸
  12. 12. Cut drastically, as prices — Answer: SLASH. Hint: To reduce prices sharply, use this vivid verb. ✂️
  13. 13. Valuable quality — Answer: ASSET. Hint: A useful or valuable resource is a real plus. 💎
  14. 18. Gridiron official — Answer: REF. Hint: This official enforces the rules on the football field. 🏈
  15. 21. Ski races with gates — Answer: SLALOMS. Hint: These ski competitions send racers weaving between poles. 🎿
  16. 22. Pet welfare org. — Answer: ASPCA. Hint: This animal-protection group advocates for pets and humane treatment. 🐾
  17. 23. On track to win — Answer: AHEAD. Hint: A competitor in front is in this position. 🏁
  18. 24. Film spools — Answer: REELS. Hint: Think of what you might use for fishing or to watch a movie! 🎥
  19. 26. Away from the bow, on a boat — Answer: AFT. Hint: On a boat, this means toward the rear. ⛵
  20. 27. Untidy one — Answer: SLOB. Hint: Someone habitually messy might be called this. 🧹
  21. 28. Say hi, in slang — Answer: HOLLA. Hint: Use this casual greeting to get someone's attention. 👋
  22. 30. Dishy memoir — Answer: TELLALL. Hint: A candid memoir full of secrets is a juicy one. 📖
  23. 33. Cheek colorer — Answer: ROUGE. Hint: This makeup adds a rosy tint to the cheeks. 💄
  24. 35. Like moth-eaten clothing — Answer: HOLEY. Hint: A garment riddled with tiny openings fits this description. 🧥
  25. 36. Buyer's proposal — Answer: OFFER. Hint: It is what a buyer puts forward in hopes of making a deal. 🤝
  26. 37. Submit taxes online — Answer: EFILE. Hint: It's a modern way to file your taxes from the comfort of your home! 💻
  27. 39. __ the lily: add unnecessary decor — Answer: GILD. Hint: This verb means to embellish something that is already beautiful. ✨
  28. 41. Sloshy mattress — Answer: WATERBED. Hint: Picture a mattress filled with liquid instead of foam. 🛏️
  29. 44. Salty expanse — Answer: SEA. Hint: This broad body of salt water covers much of Earth. 🌊
  30. 46. Chargeable two-wheelers — Answer: EBIKES. Hint: These pedal-assisted rides can be powered up for a fee. 🚲
  31. 47. Poles in a tomato garden — Answer: STAKES. Hint: Garden supports help keep tomato plants upright. 🍅
  32. 49. Old-fashioned showdowns — Answer: DUELS. Hint: These one-on-one contests were once settled with swords or pistols. ⚔️
  33. 50. Sandwich request — Answer: ONRYE. Hint: This order specifies a sandwich served on a particular bread. 🥪
  34. 51. Purposeful — Answer: UTILE. Hint: This describes something practical and useful. 🛠️
  35. 52. First responder: Abbr. — Answer: EMT. Hint: This emergency professional arrives first to provide medical aid. 🚑
  36. 56. Flow slowly — Answer: OOZE. Hint: To seep or move out in a thick, unhurried way. 💧
  37. 58. Droid — Answer: BOT. Hint: Think of a small mechanical helper from science fiction, not a human assistant. 🤖
  38. 59. In the past — Answer: AGO. Hint: A little while back, not now 😌
  39. 60. Get weepy — Answer: CRY. Hint: To become teary-eyed and emotional. 😢
  40. 61. "__ Baba and the Forty Thieves" — Answer: ALI. Hint: This legendary hero faces forty thieves in a famous tale. 📖
  41. 62. Public health agcy. — Answer: CDC. Hint: This agency helps keep us safe from diseases and promotes healthy living! 🏥
  42. 63. Dennings of "WandaVision" — Answer: KAT. Hint: She played Darcy Lewis in the Marvel series. 📺

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The answer to “Say hi, in slang” in the The Washington Post crossword is HOLLA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 28-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Say hi, in slang” answer

HOLLA (5 letters)

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The answer is HOLLA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 17, 2026.

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5 letters: HOLLA.

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Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 28-Down.

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