“Casual farewell often used outside its language of origin” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CIAO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Casual farewell often used outside its language of origin”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 28, 2026, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.