The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
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The upper-case 'Y' right-hand arm forms a continuous stroke with the tail.
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The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
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The upper-case 'L' has one lower loop only.
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The tail of the upper-case 'T' curves to the left.
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The upper-case 'I' is a stroke with a flourish on top - not closed.
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The upper-case 'A' bar is drawn as a separate stroke and no flourish on top.
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The lower-case 's' is normal letter shape.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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The upper-case 'Y' arms and tail are separate strokes.
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The upper-case 'A' is drawn like a lower-case 'a'.
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
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The upper-case 'L' has one upper and one lower loop.
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The tail of the upper-case 'T' is straight.
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The upper-case 'I' is a single stroke with serifs.
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The upper-case 'A' is drawn like a lower-case 'a'.
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The lower-case 's' is italic script shape.
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