Two-way word like "ciao" (5)

I believe the answer is:

aloha

(Other definitions for aloha that I've seen before include "A Hawaiian welcome" , "Hawaiian hello or goodbye" , "A greeting in Hawaii" , "Hello from Honolulu?" , "Hi! in Honolulu" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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