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Bit of ancient Viking text (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rune

(Other definitions for rune that I've seen before include "Spell" , "Ancient character" , "Early symbol used in carvings" , "Mysterious character" , "Old alphabet letter" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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