What does sigma mean in crosswords?

sigma means: Eighteenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Which crossword clues can have sigma as the answer?

Possible clues for sigma include "Greek S", "Greek letter before tau".

Word entry · 5 letters

Best crossword clue

"Greek S"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈsɪɡmə/Part of speech nounSorted agimsStarts with SEnds with A2 cluesCommon crossword word

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From Ancient Greek σῖγμα (sîgma), probably from the root σῑγ- (sīg-) as seen in σίζω (sízō, “to hiss”) + -μα (-ma, nominal suffix).

“Their names, which are expressive of some bodily or mental excellence, all end with the same letter---the letter which is called San by the Dorians, and Sigma by the Ionians.”

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01“Greek S”5 letters

02“Greek letter before tau”5 letters

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