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Cryptic Codices of Forgotten Tongues
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Obsolete manuscript containing magical spells and language
  • 6. Manuscript erased to reuse parchment, hiding prior writing
  • 7. Complex, intertwining decorative script with linguistic roots
  • 11. Puzzle with word parts forming an obsolete linguistic riddle
  • 13. Cursive script of Egyptian priests, superseded by demotic
  • 14. Writing system using symbols representing words, not sounds
  • 17. Consonant-only script, common in ancient Semitic languages
  • 18. Simplified Egyptian script replacing hieratic script
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  • 2. A medieval margin note explaining a difficult term
  • 3. Fine parchment once favored for medieval manuscripts
  • 4. Obsolete shorthand system used by Cicero and scribes
  • 5. Study of ancient handwriting styles for dating texts
  • 8. A rare, archaic form of Latin manuscript writing style
  • 9. The art or style of ancient scribes in literary manuscripts
  • 10. Old term for early script replication via dry copying
  • 12. Art and study of ancient carved inscriptions and symbols
  • 15. Wedge-shaped ancient Mesopotamian script, now unreadable
  • 16. Extinct language of ancient Iran with unique script
  • 19. Hinting at a cipher within Nordic carved alphabets
  • 20. Ancient Semitic language once dominant in Carthage
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