Spelling of a word

scully931 · Sep 5, 2007

Hi,

This isn't exactly grammer, but I wasn't sure where else to post it. I've been trying to spell "curly-que." My spell check keeps popping up, but offers no suggestions. I typed it into yahoo, but it didn't correct it. Is that the right spelling? Thank you for any advice.

MelodyO · Sep 5, 2007

I believe the word you're searching for is "curly cue". An excellent word, if I do say so myself.

FennelGiraffe · Sep 6, 2007

Or even "curlicue".

Oberon · Sep 6, 2007

Webster says either curlicue or curlycue. On W.C. Field's pool table.

scully931 · Sep 6, 2007

Thank you! As I was clicking on here, it dawned on me I had never tried spelling it with a 'y'. That does look better. I do love that word.

CaroGirl · Sep 6, 2007

I always use curlicue. Nice word.

mamawriter · Sep 8, 2007

That is a nice word.

Maryn · Sep 8, 2007

I'd go with curlicue, which isn't just nice but downright adorable, don'tcha think?

Maryn, word freak

girlyswot · Sep 8, 2007

I've never seen it with a 'y' and would instinctively feel that was wrong.

Spelling of a word

scully931

So you're suggesting what? Bigfoot?

MelodyO

Waiting for love on the web

FennelGiraffe

It's green they say

Oberon

scully931

So you're suggesting what? Bigfoot?

CaroGirl

Living the dream

mamawriter

NAK

Maryn

I Tried

girlyswot