Alpha

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

The first letter of the Greek alphabet; the dominant individual in a group.

“The alpha wolf led the pack through the forest.”

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A vowels with L, P, H consonants; PH combination.

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Worth 10 points; P and H together worth 7 points.

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