Florida Teenager Wins National Spelling Bee with Rare Word 'Psammophile'

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Source: The Guardian US
Florida Teenager Wins National Spelling Bee with Rare Word 'Psammophile'
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Dev Shah, a 14-year-old student from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psammophile" in the 15th round. He takes home $50,000 in cash, reference works, and other monetary prizes. The competition featured 220 contestants, with 11 advancing to the finals. The event was held in National Harbor, Maryland, and televised live on Ion.

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