Crossword puzzle clue "verbal salutes"

AYE, an affirmative vote, also AY

AVE, hail

GREET, to address in a friendly and courteous way

HAIL, to greet

HELLO, to shout out a greeting, also HALLO, HALLOA, HALLOO, HILLO, HILLOA, HOLLA, HOLLO, HOLLOA, HOLLOO, HULLO

ODE, an elaborate lyric addressed to someone or something