Preceder of -bet and beta Crossword Clue

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Preceder of -bet and beta Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. early testing stage of a software or hardware product
2. first in order of importance
(noun)
1. the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
2. the beginning of a series or sequence

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BET (noun)
1. the money risked on a gamble
2. the act of gambling
BET (verb)
1. have faith or confidence in
2. maintain with or as if with a bet
BETA (noun)
1. beets
2. the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
BETA (adjective)
1. preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product
2. second in order of importance

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