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.

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