First one eliminated

Lillian Allingham (Speller 34) is the first one eliminated in the round.

Lillian, an eighth grader from Wilmington, Delaware, added a "C" to her word, "rufosity." It means the quality or state of being any of several colors averaging a strong yellowish pink to moderate orange.

This is Lillian's second Bee appearance. She tied for 240th last year.

Lillian