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“Second Greek letter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Second Greek letter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter A
B ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

B E T A

The answer to “Second Greek letter” is BETA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 1, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Second Greek letter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BETA — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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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Frequently asked questions about “Second Greek letter”

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

The verified answer is BETA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

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

The answer BETA contains 4 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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