What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something laid on a Greek character (4)" mean?

The definition is "Greek character". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BET (synonym="laid") + A (from clue) = BETA; definition: "Greek character" The answer is BETA.

Something laid on a Greek character (4)

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