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Akshita Balaji, 14
Fairfax County Council PTA
Merrifield, Virginia
Akshita finished in 21st place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | senecio |
senecio
|
| 2 | Something described as extant is: |
currently in existence
|
| 3 | antonomasia |
antonomasia
|
| 4 | anorthopia |
anorthopia
|
| 5 | What is pique? |
offense taken by one slighted or disdained
|
| 6 | chapeau |
chapeau
|
| 7 | foveiform |
foveaform
|
Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
Neurility
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
Nietzschean, maltese, handwrought, pallium