HI hi

Answer:

ALOHA

Hint:

This Hawaiian greeting can mean both hello and goodbye, often heard with a warm smile in the islands.

Explanation:

"HI hi" plays on the double meaning of "hi"—first as the abbreviation for Hawaii, then as a casual greeting. The clue hints at a Hawaiian word for hello or goodbye, which is "aloha." It’s a clever way to combine the state’s initials with the idea of a friendly greeting.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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