First Greek letter (5)
Archive answer — October 4, 2026
17 Down
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“ALPHA” is the published 5-letter fill for 17 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Sunday, October 4, 2026 appearance
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Crossword solution grid
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Across
11 clues- 10Den (4)
Down
14 clues- 17First Greek letter (5)ALPHA
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 6. By mistake (12)
Answer: ACCIDENTALLY
- 8. Thoughtful, solemn (7)
Answer: SERIOUS
- 9. Helicopter blade (5)
Answer: ROTOR
- 10. Den (4)
Answer: LAIR
- 12. Very busy, confused (6)
Answer: HECTIC
- 14. Frogman (5)
Answer: DIVER
- 15. Bicycle for two (6)
Answer: TANDEM
- 16. Abode of Satan (4)
Answer: HELL
- 19. Momentary fault or failure (5)
Answer: LAPSE
- 21. Game of chance (7)
Answer: LOTTERY
- 22. Treat with indifference (4-8)
Answer: COLDSHOULDER
Down
- 1. Arachnid (8)
Answer: SCORPION
- 2. Parlance (5)
Answer: IDIOM
- 3. Grind one’s teeth together (5)
Answer: GNASH
- 4. Obstruction (7)
Answer: BARRIER
- 5. Horizontal (4)
Answer: FLAT
- 6. Completely (10)
Answer: ABSOLUTELY
- 7. Wall builder? (10)
Answer: BRICKLAYER
- 11. Badly illuminated (3)
Answer: DIM
- 12. That woman (3)
Answer: HER
- 13. Decompression sickness (3,5)
Answer: THEBENDS
- 14. Protects (7)
Answer: DEFENDS
- 17. First Greek letter (5)
Answer: ALPHA
- 18. Swagger (5)
Answer: STRUT
- 20. Rugby forward (4)
Answer: PROP
The answer to “First Greek letter (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is ALPHA — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 4, 2026 at 17-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“First Greek letter (5)” answer
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Why does ALPHA fit?
ALPHA is the published 5-letter answer at 17-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “First Greek letter (5)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “First Greek letter (5)”?
The answer is ALPHA.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: ALPHA.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for October 4, 2026 at 17-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the Mirror Classic answers page for October 4, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.