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Curses Athos for misspelling (5)

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oaths

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'curses' is the definition.
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'athos for misspelling' is the wordplay.
'athos' anagrams to 'OATHS'.
However, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for oaths that I've seen before include "Curses - words of honour?" , "truths may be established by them" , "Profane expressions" , "Solemn vows" , "Imprecations" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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