NOUN: "the use of a word sounding somewhat like the one intended but ludicrously wrong in the context" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "the use of a word sounding somewhat like the one intended but ludicrously wrong in the context" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LUDICROUSLY (adverb)
1. so as to arouse or deserve laughter
SOUNDING (adjective)
1. appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
2. having volume or deepness
SOUNDING (noun)
1. a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
2. the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line)

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25. Less specific

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42. Before this moment

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45. Soda fountain orders

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