Rahul Malayappan
Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Danbury, Connecticut
| Round | Correct Spelling | Spelling Given |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | fictile | fictile |
| 3 | xebec | xebec |
| 4 | cicatrize | cicatrize |
| 5 | quinquennalia | quinquenalia |
| Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
| Winning word in qualifying local spellingbee: | dihedral |
| Other words spelled correctly in local competition: | phatic |