47
8th
grade
Dominic finished in 135th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | illative |
illative
|
| 2 | To equivocate is: |
to speak passionately
Correct answer: to beat around the bush
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
bogeyed
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
distrain, drupiferous, exhumation, integument