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Is the word strait spelled or straight?

The correct spelling is strait.

* Strait refers to a narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water.

* Straight means in a direct line, without curves or angles.

So, you would say "The ship sailed through the strait." and "The road was straight for miles."

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