Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Arcane Glyphs and Obscure Typography
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
- 1. Double dots above vowels, not umlaut but closely related
- 3. Classical pause in verse, marked by a rare symbol
- 7. Rare symbol guarding the boundary of text sections
- 9. Trio of stars hinting at omitted text or subnotes
Down
- 2. Marking paragraph start, medieval scribes’ favorite sign
- 4. Tail-like flourish below medieval manuscripts’ letters
- 5. Misleadingly similar sound; correct rare symbol used in typography
- 6. Proofreader’s dagger mark, severing errant text
- 8. Ancient shorthand sign evolved into a typographic symbol
- 10. Diamond-shaped punctuation, often a decorative flourish
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