“Slangy greeting … or a hint to the starts of 20-, 25- and 45-Across” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WHATSCRACKING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slangy greeting … or a hint to the starts of 20-, 25- and 45-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 14, 2025, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.