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From the first winning word (gladiolus) to the use of fast-paced spell-offs, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has endured for 100 years.
Faizan Zaki is hoping to do something that's rarely been achieved in 100 years of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Faizan ...
There's more to it than simply spelling words correctly, as contestants traverse several rounds of competition en route to the finale. The rules certainly make for an exciting competition ...
According to Britannica Education, that dictionary contains more than 500,000 words and 700,000 definitions. As it does every year, the start of the spelling bee represents a mammoth achievement ...
Credit: AP/Jose Luis Magana “You never know what word will stand out to a speller and spark a lifelong interest or introduce them to a new concept,” Becker said. Longtime spelling coach Grace ...