Ancient letters Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 6, 1999 · 64-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between September 1995 and October 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 6, 1999 · 64-Across · 5 letters
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any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages; "each rune had its own magical significance"
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