Character from an ancient Germanic alphabet (4)

I believe the answer is:

rune

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

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and The Sun.

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