spelling bee: Quick Facts

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Nov. 9, 2026

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When a single vowel stands in the path to victory, the stakes could not be higher for these spelling bee champions • Nov. 6, 2026, 9:45 PM ET (The Guardian)

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Also Known As	spelldown • spelling match

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