Down clue · June 21, 2026

Like an ancient alphabet

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, June 21, 2026.

"Like an ancient alphabet"

R
U
N
I
C

RUNIC

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Like an ancient alphabet" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, June 21, 2026 resolves to RUNIC, a 5-letter answer.

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