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Shijay Sivakumar, 13
Ector County Independent School District
Odessa, Texas
Shijay finished in 43rd place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | habeas corpus |
habeas corpus
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| 2 | Froufrou is: |
excessive decoration in clothing
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| 3 | Heidelberg |
Heidelberg
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| 4 | nubia |
nubia
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| 5 | The leeward side of something is: |
on the right
Correct answer: downwind
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
Arenaceous