Call on the high seas (4)

I believe the answer is:

ahoy

(Other definitions for ahoy that I've seen before include "Coastal land" , "Hailing term at sea" , "Mariner's challenge" , "Sailor's greeting" , "Naval call for attention" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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