The Clue
VHS alternative (4 letter answer)
The Answer
BETA
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Notes
The answer BETA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
BETA as a noun:
1. the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
2. (Beta, genus Beta) = beets
BETA as an adjective:
1. second in order of importance; "the candidate, considered a beta male, was perceived to be unable to lead his party to victory"
2. preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product; "a beta version"; "beta software"