alpha

1. Alphabetical.

2. Chemistry Closest to the functional group of atoms in an organic molecule.

3. Closest in the structure of an organic molecule to a particular group or atom .

4. Socially dominant especially in a group of animals .

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1. Astronomy The brightest or main star in a constellation.

2. Chemistry The first position from a designated carbon atom in an organic molecule at which an atom or radical may be substituted.

3. The first letter of the Greek alphabet. See Table at alphabet.

4. The first one; the beginning.

5. The mathematical estimate of the return on a security when the return on the market as a whole is zero. Alpha is derived from a in the formula Ri = a + bRm, which measures the return on a security (Ri) for a given return on the market (Rm) where b is beta.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
alpha	10	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ah	5
al	2
aa	2
pa	4
la	2
ha	5

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
pal	5
pah	8
lap	5
lah	6
hap	8
alp	5
ala	3
aha	6
aal	3
aah	6

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
alpha	10