“Greeting that becomes another greeting if you add an A at the front and reverse it” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOLA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Greeting that becomes another greeting if you add an A at the front and reverse it”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 3, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down 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.