why is "wrong" spelled wrongly in the dictionary?

Because "Wrong" is spelled w-r-o-n-g, therefore it is spelled wrong (w-r-o-n-g).

You could use the same joke for ANY word...it just wouldn't be as "funny."

It's a lame joke to start with. ;)

wrong is spelled "wrong" in the dictionary, basically it is just like saying "red is spelled 'red' in the dictionary"

The riddle is asking What word is spelled "wrong" meaning what word is spelt "w-r-o-n-g" not which word is spelt incorrectly.

Its like saying "what word is spelt cat in the dictionary?" the answer would be "cat" c-a-t

get it?

It is basically asking you what is spelt wrong in the dictionary. Read carefully. Wrong is spelt w-r-o-n-g in the dictionary

It says What word is spelled wrong. So.. wrong is spelled w-r-o-n-g right? well, the question actually is [what word is spelled w-r-o-n-g?] Wrong is the correct answer. Get it?

As I can see it is not spelled incorrectly. See below.

Main Entry: 1wrong

Pronunciation: 'ro[ng]

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wrang, from *wrang, adjective, wrong

1 a : an injurious, unfair, or unjust act : action or conduct inflicting harm without due provocation or just cause b : a violation or invasion of the legal rights of another; especially : TORT

2 : something wrong, immoral, or unethical; especially : principles, practices, or conduct contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law

3 : the state, position, or fact of being or doing wrong: as a : the state of being mistaken or incorrect b : the state of being guilty

synonym see INJUSTICE

And did you know that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary?