Certain Greek letter
Latest answer — October 06, 2026
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Clue explained
Beta is the name of a Greek letter, the second in the alphabet, after alpha. Its uppercase form is Β and its lowercase form is β.
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This clue's Tuesday, October 06, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Certain Greek letter” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is BETA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on October 6, 2026 at 3-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include IOTA. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Certain Greek letter” answer
BETA (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as IOTA
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What does BETA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of BETA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), transliterated as ‘b’
Other answers for “Certain Greek letter”
USA Today Quick Cross has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides BETA, it has also been IOTA. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- October 6, 2026 (most recent) → BETA
- October 6, 2026 → IOTA
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Certain Greek letter”?
The answer is BETA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on October 6, 2026. Other answers for this clue include IOTA.
How many letters is the answer to “Certain Greek letter”?
4 letters: BETA. Earlier fills for this clue have also been IOTA (4).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on October 6, 2026, at 3-Down. Earlier appearances: October 6, 2026 → IOTA.
Can “Certain Greek letter” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides BETA, USA Today Quick Cross has also used IOTA for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the USA Today Quick answers page.
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