793 - Why Journalists Use Misspellings Like 'Lede' and 'Spox'

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - October 15, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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Journalists "bury the lede," not the "lead." But why do they spell it that way? And what do HTK, TK, and CQ stand for? From "hed" to "spox," here's all the journo jargon that's fit to print.

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