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Eesh Majithia, 14
Mississippi Association of Educators
Jackson, Mississippi
Eesh finished in 76th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | impugn |
impugn
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| 2 | What does flambé mean? |
covered with liquor and lit on fire briefly
|
| 3 | topepo |
topeppo
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
ptosis
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
quizzical, annihilate, honorific