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Naa Koshie Manyo-Plange, 12
Young Educators Foundation
Accra, Ghana
Naa Koshie finished in 139th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | bêtise |
baitese
|
Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
amaxophobia
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
wildebeest, soligenous, dermatology, philosophise