NY Times Crossword

September 29, 2025

Brian Keller

GREETING CARDS

 

The clues below have something in common that has to do with the puzzle title. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. CHICKEN TENDER

2. THINKING CAP 

3. PHIL JACKSON

4. HIGH FIVE

 

HINT:

a. Notice the letters (word) HI in each clue. 

b. Emphasize the first word of the puzzle title.

 

Answer:

 

Each clue "greets" a card by saying HI:

 

1. cHIcken TENder

2. tHInKING

3. pHIl JACKson

4. HIgh FIVE