65
8th
grade
Ekansh finished in 5th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | boutonniere |
boutonniere
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| 2 | What is resplendence? |
the quality or state of emitting or reflecting light very brightly
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| 3 | physiognomy |
physiognomy
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| 4 | frizzen |
frizzen
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| 5 | campesino |
campesino
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| 6 | What is another word for kismet? |
fate
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| 7 | kaiserin |
kaiserin
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| 8 | pogge |
pogge
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| 9 | What is a remoulade? |
a decorative strip of wood used for ornamentation
Correct answer: a pungent egg-based sauce with savory herbs
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
chiffchaff
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
onychorrhexis, lanolated, Ryeland, sarcophagus, ve