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Isabella Fletcher, 13
The Herald-Star
Steubenville, Ohio
Isabella finished in 16th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | telegnosis |
telegnosis
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| 2 | What is recusancy? |
a refusal to comply with authority
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| 3 | truckle |
truckle
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| 4 | marmot |
marmot
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| 5 | Another word for orotund is: |
bombastic
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| 6 | howel |
howel
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| 7 | Hessian |
Hessian
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| 8 | What is an oostegite? |
a deposit hanging from the roof or sides of a cave
Correct answer: a part of a receptacle for eggs in a crustacean
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
Blastema
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
Eucalyptus, Obediential, Equinox