Slangy question of greeting … or a hint to 18-, 23-, 40- and 53-Across

Hello! I am here to help you understand the answer to the crossword clue ‘Slangy question of greeting … or a hint to 18-, 23-, 40- and 53-Across.‘ The answer is ‘WHATSPOPPIN‘.

WHATSPOPPIN is a slang phrase used as a casual greeting, which means “What’s happening?” or “What’s going on?” It is commonly used among friends or acquaintances as a way to start a conversation or to check in on someone.

Now let’s address the second part of the clue which says it’s a hint to four other answers in the crossword puzzle. In crossword puzzles, it is common to have theme clues or hints that relate to a particular topic or idea. In this puzzle, the answer to the clue ‘WHATSPOPPIN‘ is related to 18-, 23-, 40- and 53-Across. So, if you look at those four clues, you will see that they are all related to things that are popping or bursting in some way.

– 18-Across: A popcorn kernel, for example
– 23-Across: A champagne bottle when opened
– 40-Across: A bursting balloon
– 53-Across: A toaster pastry popping out of a toaster

So, the common theme among these four answers is that they are all related to something that pops.

In conclusion, ‘WHATSPOPPIN‘ is a slangy question of greeting and also a thematic hint to the four answers that involve something that pops in the crossword puzzle.