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“First Greek letter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First Greek letter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A L P H A

The answer to “First Greek letter” is ALPHA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “First Greek letter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 13, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALPHA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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More clues from the January 13, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “First Greek letter”

What is the answer to “First Greek letter” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALPHA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, January 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First Greek letter”?

The answer ALPHA contains 5 letters.

Was “First Greek letter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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