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Nalleti Otieno, 12
The Washington Informer
Washington, District of Columbia
Nalleti finished in 139th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | consommé |
consume
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
Pointelle
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
Cyanosis, kookaburra, guffaw, Salzkammergut, hexag