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Remove my first, and I'm still Greek.

Remove my last, and I'm associated with Jimmy 'The Greek'

Remove my middle, and you might have one in Ancient Greek.

What word am I?

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you are

Beta, a greek letter

Remove my first, and I'm still Greek.

eta, a greek letter

Remove my last, and I'm associated with Jimmy 'The Greek'

bet (he was a bettor)

Remove my middle, and you might have one in Ancient Greek.

B.A. you may have a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Greek

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  • $\begingroup$ All but the last explanation is what I was thinking. $\endgroup$
    – Herb
    Sep 30, 2019 at 3:34
  • $\begingroup$ @HerbWolfe modified the last answer $\endgroup$
    – SteveV
    Sep 30, 2019 at 3:37

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