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How do you spell Across?

Correct spelling

across

Think A + CROSS: one C in 'across', not two like 'cross' itself.

Why is across spelled this way?

Deceptively simple, but many people double the C. There's only one C and one S. If you remember it as A + CROSS, you'll never get it wrong.

Common misspellings of across

accrossacrosacrosse

Example

She walked across the bridge to reach the other side of the river.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell across?+
The correct spelling is "across". Think A + CROSS: one C in 'across', not two like 'cross' itself.
Is it accross or across?+
The correct spelling is "across", not "accross".

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