Crossword clue
“Greek letter that becomes another Greek letter when its first two letters are dropped”
This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
THETALetters5
Starts withT
Ends withA
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Greek letter that becomes another Greek letter when its first two letters are dropped” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 13, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Greek letter that becomes another Greek letter when its first two letters are dropped” clue?+
The answer is THETA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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