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Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends in Historic 8-Way Tie
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Organizers called the competition after eight competitors had spelled the final 47 words perfectly over five consecutive rounds.
Chelsia Rose Marcius
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May 31 2019
1:04AM EDT
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