What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article thanks Greek character (5)" mean?

The definition is "Greek character". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (abbreviation="Article") + TA (abbreviation="thanks") = THETA; definition: "Greek character" The answer is THETA.

Article thanks Greek character (5)

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