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The Plural of LEGO is LEGO

I wouldn't normally post about a crossword puzzle error, but this is one clue that doesn't lead to the provided result.

Every so often, one or the other of my fans (I do have a couple of fans who read my blog) will suggest something for me to post about...

This is such a time.

BOTH of my fans today suggested that I place this correction.

Apparently the December 31st crossword puzzle in the LA Times listed a clue: 15 across - Toy Blocks.  Five letters.

Well, everyone knows that's DUPLO, don't they?

The solution provided was LEGOS... Huh?

Sorry, LA Times, the plural of LEGO is LEGO.
But I suppose you want some proof...
http://aboutus.lego.com/en-us/news-room/media-assets-library/documents
The LEGO Company Profile document is the one  you want.  On the last page, this information is provided:

"• The LEGO brand name must never be used as a generic
term or in the plural or as a possessive pronoun, e.g.
“LEGO’s”."

And to my two fans.  You're welcome.



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