6 Across
NYT Mini • August 14, 2025
"Au revoir!"
Answer:
ADIEU
Hint:
5-letter answer
Explanation:
"Au revoir!" is a French phrase meaning "goodbye," and its English equivalent in crosswords is often "ADIEU," another French term for farewell. The clue plays on the idea of a formal or slightly poetic way to say goodbye, which fits "ADIEU" better than casual alternatives like "bye." Since crosswords frequently use French loanwords for elegance, this is a straightforward synonym swap without hidden wordplay.