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“Letter before beta”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Letter before beta”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 5, 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 Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A L P H A

The answer to “Letter before beta” is ALPHA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 5, 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 “Letter before beta” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 5, 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 August 5, 2025 puzzle

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Mom's mom 4 ℓ · D Cape Canaveral org. 4 ℓ · D Overly stylish 4 ℓ · D "If __ my way..." 4 ℓ · D Academy or college 6 ℓ · D Quick snack 4 ℓ · A Rodeo rope 5 ℓ · D Close securely 4 ℓ · D Took a photo of 4 ℓ · A End-of-term exam 5 ℓ · A Explosive letters 3 ℓ · D Common TV drama length 4 ℓ · D Done as a routine 8 ℓ · D Spoken, as opposed to written 4 ℓ · D Sudden raid 5 ℓ · D Pigpen sound 4 ℓ · D Lent a hand 5 ℓ · A Make a wager 3 ℓ · A Palace for a king 6 ℓ · D '70s dance music 5 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Letter before beta”

What is the answer to “Letter before beta” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Letter before beta”?

The answer ALPHA contains 5 letters.

Was “Letter before beta” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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