Spelling Bee Winning Words

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1. Which is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1925, the definition of which is a type of flower also known as a 'sword lily?' gladiolus gladiolas gladiolys gladiolis

2. Which is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1932, the definition of which is a special way of doing something? nack knack knaick naick

3. The definition of the winning word in 1965 was an acute inflammation of the skin, but can you spell it? eczima ecsema eczema aczema

4. The definition for the winning word in 1987 is a type of bacteria found on the skin. Can you spell it? staphylococi stafilococci stafylococi staphylococci

5. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1995, the definition of which is a noun meaning a discoloration of tissues undergoing degeneration? zanthesis zanthosis xanthosis xanthesis

6. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1999? The definition of this word is a noun meaning "excessive talking." logorhea logorhhea logorrhea logorrhhea

7. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the winning word of the 2000 bee? The definition of the word we are speaking of is a government's representation of their view. demarche demark demarch demarck

8. What was the correct spelling for the winning word in 2004? This definition means to be native to a place. autochonous autochthonous autocthonous autochtonous

9. What was the correct spelling for the winning word in 2006? This is a "proto-language." Ursprache Urspracke Ursprach Ursprace

10. What was the correct spelling for the winning word in 2007? This definition referred to forceps. serefine serefene serrefene serrefine