What is the answer to "Says ___ to his neighbor, then heads on his way" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Says ___ to his neighbor, then heads on his way" is NIHAO (5 letters).

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Says ___ to his neighbor, then heads on his way NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the January 21, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

NIHAO

5 letters · Across · last seen January 21, 2026