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Sarah Thompson, 12
Salem News, East Liverpool Review and The Morning Journal
Salem, Ohio
Sarah finished in 111th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | anhinga |
anhinga
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| 2 | Where would you find a pharynx? |
in a legendary myth
Correct answer: between the mouth and the esophagus
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
clairsentience
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
Clairsentience, schedule, and lacustrine.