60
8th
grade

Jason Khan, 14

The Orange County Register
Santa Ana, California
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Jason finished in 49th place (tied).
Round Word/Question Spelling/Answer Given
1 threnody
threnody
2 What does it mean to upbraid?
reprimand severely
3 diffident
diffident
4 lepper
leper

Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Winning word in qualifying spelling bee

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