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Rishidharan Jayakumar, 12
Carolina Panthers
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rishidharan finished in 59th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | cabaletta |
cabaletta
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| 2 | What is an accrual? |
an amount of money that periodically accumulates
|
| 3 | bismuth |
bismuth
|
| 4 | billeted |
billoted
|
Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
idiosyncratic
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
Idiosyncratic, Beguile, adieu, gauntlet