144
Rishi finished in 57th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | devastavit |
devastavit
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| 2 | Something described as derelict is: |
abandoned or run-down
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| 3 | anniversary |
anniversary
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| 4 | nawab |
nawab
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| 5 | Someone described as staunch is: |
easily frightened
Correct answer: constantly loyal
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journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
winning word in qualifying spelling bee
ansate
other words spelled correctly in local competition
gnathothorax, sarmentum, terrigenous