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*every known letter of the alphabet.
The implication that there are undiscovered letters creates excitement for the reader. Who knows what is out there!
My favorite is D2, the sequel to D
"If the letter D is so great why isn't there a D2"
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math nerds delve into Greek and even Hebrew for special cases.
Þ,ƿ,Ȝ,Æ,ð,ſ
Þese Æ-y aſes
Ah yes, umlauts, diareses, schwas, accent marks, thorns, doubles, and so on.
Maybe it is like one of those ancient curses. Like every time someone says the undiscovered one it solves Bathla devour of souls