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Emma Sroka, 12
The Post-Standard
Syracuse, New York
Emma finished in 21st place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | syncope |
syncope
|
| 2 | A referendum involves: |
a popular vote
|
| 3 | sectile |
sectile
|
| 4 | Basque |
Basque
|
| 5 | Something described as palliatory provides: |
relief or moderation
|
| 6 | epithalamium |
epithalamium
|
| 7 | epiphragm |
epiphram
|
Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
cattalo
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
frabjous, afghan, malinger