Hawa
हवा
HUH-wah
Hawa (हवा) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning air or wind in Hindi and Urdu. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer HAWA (4).
Meaning & usage
In Hindi and Urdu, 'hawa' means air or wind. It is commonly used in everyday language to refer to the natural movement of air or the atmosphere. The term can also metaphorically imply influence or trend in certain contexts.
In a sentence
The hawa was cool and refreshing as we walked along the beach.
Hawa as a crossword answer
Hawa is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Air or wind in Hindi and Urdu” (4)
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