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NYT Daily • August 14, 2025

Hebrew leader?

Answer:

ALEPH

Hint:

First letter in the alphabet that starts the Torah’s opening word.

Explanation:

This clue plays on two meanings of "Hebrew leader." First, "Aleph" is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, making it a literal leader. Second, it sounds like "alpha," the Greek letter meaning first or top, reinforcing the idea of leadership. The question mark signals wordplay, hinting at the double meaning.

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