Second in order Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 8, 1998 · 78-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 8, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 8, 1998 · 78-Down · 4 letters
BETA0 of 4 letters revealed
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second in order of importance; "the candidate, considered a beta male, was perceived to be unable to lead his party to victory"
adjective
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