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Ornate Scripts of Antiquity Decoded
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. A gothic script mimicking medieval manuscript calligraphy's dense strokes
  • 2. Rapid writing system using abbreviations—penmanship’s shorthand art form
  • 5. Victorian-era script prized for its elegant loops and rhythmic pen strokes
  • 6. American penmanship reform script emphasizing muscular movement and speed
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  • 3. Engraver’s fluid handstyle named after a metallic printing plate
  • 4. An elaborate, symbolic penmanship style encoding messages through flourishes
  • 7. Highly decorative pen flourishes characteristic of showy manuscript embellishments
  • 8. To slant letters in a Renaissance-inspired flowing hand
  • 9. Smooth, circular penmanship style favored in English commercial manuals

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