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Christabel Thiel-Hadjilambrinos, 14
The Albuquerque Journal
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Christabel finished in 31st place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | ad hominem |
ad hominem
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| 2 | Freesia is: |
a plant with fragrant flowers
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| 3 | Homeric |
Homeric
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| 4 | cloture |
cloture
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| 5 | To occlude something is to: |
close or obstruct it
|
| 6 | rhonchus |
roncous
|
Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
hellebore
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
bdelloid, randori, hyssop