Certain calligraphy mark (8)

I believe the answer is:

upstroke

(Other definitions for upstroke that I've seen before include "Writer's movement" , "Movement of pen or bow" , "Bit of writing" , "Upward line in writing" .)

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

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