Military greeting Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Military greeting" corresponds to the answer SALUTE. This connection can be explained through the following reasons:

1. Military Tradition: A 'salute' is a common and formal gesture used in military contexts to show respect or greet superiors, making it a fitting answer for a clue associated with military greetings.
2. Recognizable Term: 'Salute' is a well-known term that immediately brings to mind the image of someone in a military uniform offering a hand gesture to convey respect, making it a clear and concise answer for the given clue.
3. Specificity: When considering military-related greetings, 'salute' stands out as the most precise and identifiable term that aligns with the formal customs and etiquette observed in armed forces worldwide.

Definition of "SALUTE"

a gesture of respect or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing

Example :

he raises his arms in a triumphant salute

he stood to attention but did not return the salute

he acknowledged the salute of the policeman on duty

 The Crossword clue "Military greeting" published 52 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror classic	19 April 2025	SALUTE
Evening Standard - Easy	10 February 2025	SALUTE
Metro Quick	18 January 2025	SALUTE
The Sun Two Speed	18 December 2024	SALUTE
Newsday.com	9 October 2024	SALUTE
The Telegraph - Quick	12 September 2021	SALUTE
Mirror quick	9 May 2020	SALUTE
Penny dell	1 December 2018	SALUTE
The Guardian	4 June 2018	SALUTE
The Times Concise	20 April 2016	SALUTE
USA Today	22 March 2016	SALUTE
L.A. Times Daily	1 February 2010	SALUTE
Universal	14 October 2007	SALUTE
Irish Times Simplex	20 November 2004	SALUTE