10 January 2013 - tortious

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Writing was invented for a purpose, and it’s up to you to carry out your part. Your mission: Find somebody who is confused about the difference between “tortuous” and “torturous” and teach them the word “tortious”.

clue:

Warning: In the worst case, doing this is all three and may leave you stranded on the Dry Tortugas without a torte.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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