USA TODAY Crossword · 58-Across · 5 letters
"Welcome to Waikiki!" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 1, 2026
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Phrase cue
Use the five-letter Hawaiian word for hello or welcome.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
ALOHA is the five-letter Hawaiian greeting suited to welcoming someone to Waikiki. The location makes the language and cultural context explicit.
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The quoted welcome and Hawaiian location point to the best-known local greeting.
What the completed phrase means
Aloha is a Hawaiian greeting used for hello, welcome, affection, and farewell.
Where this clue appeared
58-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for September 1, 2026.
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