U+16EA "ᛪ" Runic Letter X Unicode Character

U+16EA "ᛪ" Runic Letter X is a rarely used character in the Elder Futhark runic alphabet, where it represents the consonant sound /ks/ and is known as *Algiz X or a variant of the *Algiz rune, though its exact historical usage is uncertain and it is sometimes considered a later or transitional form. This character is part of the Runic block in Unicode, specifically intended for representing runic inscriptions, and its appearance resembles a symmetrical cross or X shape, distinguishing it from the more common ᛉ (Algiz) rune.