Words of greeting are phrases used to greet someone or to show politeness. The three crossword solutions for the term 'words of greeting' are HELLOS (6 letters), HOWAREYOU (9 letters), and GOODAFTERNOON (13 letters). HELLOS is a common phrase used to greet someone, usually in a casual setting. HOWAREYOU is a more formal way of asking someone how they are doing. GOODAFTERNOON is a polite phrase used to greet someone during the afternoon hours.