Mystical characters Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, April 28, 2017 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, April 28, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 28, 2017 · 16-Across · 5 letters
RUNES0 of 5 letters revealed
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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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