U+16E7 "ᛧ" Runic Letter Short-Twig-Yr Unicode Character

U+16E7 "ᛧ" Runic Letter Short-Twig-Yr is a rune from the Younger Futhark, specifically a variant of the Short-Twig style of runic writing used primarily in Viking Age Scandinavia. This character represents the sound /y/ or /ʀ/ and is associated with the yew tree, symbolizing endurance and protection in runic tradition. It is part of the Runic block in Unicode, included to support historical and linguistic transcription of Old Norse inscriptions. Unlike the more common Long-Branch Yr, this Short-Twig form features a simplified, more angular shape, reflecting the pragmatic carving style found on objects like wood and bone from the period.