Harini Logan has won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee after first-ever spell-off in the contest's history.
Harini Logan has won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the first-ever spell-off in Spelling Bee history.[Previous story, published at 12:48 p.m. ET]After two years of Covid-19-induced changes, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is finally back to normal -- almost.The annual spelling bee -- which features elementary and middle school students spelling words that would cause most adults to stumble -- has had a tumultuous few years.
Achyut Ethiraj, a sixth-grader from Indiana, got through Tuesday's preliminary round by spelling"tmesis" and"wiliwili," and selecting the definition of the word"cavalcade," according to CNN affiliate WPTA. "I knew all the words, but could have been a little bit nervous," Achyut told WPTA."I'm going to celebrate and study for the next one." The preliminary rounds began Tuesday, while the quarterfinals and semifinals took place Wednesday.
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