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Luke Chavis, 14
Pee Dee Education Center
Florence, South Carolina
Luke finished in 76th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | cachexia |
cachexia
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| 2 | If something is done fatuously, it is done: |
in a silly, foolish, or absurd manner
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| 3 | alogism |
allegism
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Journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Winning word in qualifying spelling bee
Apothecary
Other words spelled correctly in local competition
Gemini