Thanks for the Typo, Darling!

I JUST GOT some feedback from a reader, who pointed out a typo in my last post. I used the word “versus” [against] correctly in the headline but “verses” [lines of poetry or song] in the text.

Strangely, my spellcheck on WordPress labeled “verses” as incorrect—and I wondered why. So I referred to http://www.merriam-webster.com. This site has chapter and verse about “verse” but gives no plural, so I assume that “verses” is the correct plural for “verse.” If the plural was unusual, it probably would have been noted.

http://www.merriam-webster.com is an essential tool for writers and editors. The website provides up-to-date definitions and spelling.

I would like to thank my readers for pointing out typos. My typos demonstrate that even an editor needs an editor!