___ : first :: omega : last Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 25, 2020 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 25, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 25, 2020 · 16-Across · 5 letters
ALPHA0 of 5 letters revealed
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first in order of importance; "the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees"; "the alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star"
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