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The Clue

Kind of ray (5 letter answer)

The Answer

GAMMA

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Notes

The answer GAMMA is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.

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Letter after beta
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Third Greek letter
Symbol of magnetic field strength

Definition

GAMMA as a noun:

1. the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet
2. a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted
3. (da Gamma, Vasco da Gamma, Gamma) = Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524)