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What is a Grauniad? UK News' Most Famous Typo Explained
Eamon Huxley - 19 June 2025

What is a Grauniad? UK News' Most Famous Typo Explained

Ever wondered why some people call The Guardian 'The Grauniad'? This long-read dives into the origins of one of the UK's quirkiest media nicknames. You'll find out where the nickname came from, why it stuck, and what it says about British journalism. We’ll even look at the way the paper embraced the joke. Discover how a simple typo turned into a badge of honor for a major newspaper.

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