Telephone Answering Word Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

One confident answer with explanation of the wordplay

HELLO

Best match

H

E

L

L

O

"Hello" is the standard word used when answering a telephone call, making it the classic and most direct answer to this clue.

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Other possible answers

AHOYHumorously suggested by Alexander Graham Bell as the telephone greeting, though never widely adopted.

PRONTOItalian/Spanish word sometimes used when answering, but it's 6 letters so doesn't fit.

HALLOAlternative spelling of 'hello,' also used as a telephone greeting in some regions.

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