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Dear Other Style Council,

Is is correct you're not supposed to use an "a" before "“myriad,"” as in, "a myriad of..."

Yours truly,
Clueless in Cleveland


Dear Clueless,

That's correct. And, further, you don't need the "of" after "myriad."

INCORRECT: A certain Midwestern Welshman entertains a myriad of ladies.

CORRECT: A certain Midwestern Welshman entertains myriad ladies.

All best,

The Other Style Council