Sic
sik
Sic is a Latin-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term used to indicate a quoted error. In crosswords it is the 3-letter answer SIC (3).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #652.
Meaning & usage
The term 'sic' is used in writing to indicate that a quoted passage is reproduced exactly as it appears in the original, including any errors. It is derived from Latin, meaning 'thus' or 'so'. In English, it is often placed in brackets after a mistake to show that it was not a transcription error but part of the original text.
In a sentence
The author wrote, 'He is the best at his job, sic.'
Sic as a crossword answer
Sic is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term used to indicate a quoted error” (3)
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