Greek characters Doctor Who companion picked up (4)

I believe the answer is:

rhos

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'greek characters' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Another definition for rhos that I've seen is " Greek Ps".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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