Spelling bee 2023: Dev Shah wins, spells psammophile

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Dev Shah, an eighth-grader from Largo, Florida, spelled "psammophile" correctly to win the 95th national Bee and the $50,000 prize on Thursday.Dev Shah, an eighth-grader from Largo, Florida, spelled "psammophile" correctly to win the 95th national Bee and the $50,000 prize on Thursday.

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Thursday night’s finals come after nearly a week of competition involving 231 spellers from around the United States.

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Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.

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Pinellas County Schools on Twitter: "Morgan Fitzgerald Middle student Dev Shah has advanced to the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee! He is among 11 finalists who are competing for the top spot tonight, June 1, at 8p. More on Tampa Bay Times: https://t.co/eyHwJfuKyT" / Twitter

Elad Gil on Twitter: "Maybe being able to go to school during COVID had its benefits 🤔 https://t.co/sEKkExuDTP" / Twitter

Erin Alberty on Twitter: "Tonight a Salt Lake County kid will compete in the National Spelling Bee finals for the second year in a row! Do YOU know any of the words he had to spell? https://t.co/u96TR4SsZB" / Twitter

Helios Education Foundation on Twitter: "Florida-based 8th grader Dev Shah is one of 11 finalists to compete in the @ScrippsBee Finals tonight 🏆 Good luck, Dev! #spellingbee https://t.co/pXZ52fnJu1" / Twitter

Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, correctly spelling psammophile to take the $50,000 first prize.Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, correctly spelling psammophile to take the $50,000 first prize.

14-year-old Dev Shah of Florida wins Scripps National Spelling Bee with final word 'psammophile' | CNN

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Indian-origin Dev Shah won the prestigious 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee last night, taking away a $50,000 cash prize by correctly spelling the 11-letter word "psammophile".Indian-origin Dev Shah won the prestigious 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee last night, taking away a $50,000 cash prize by correctly spelling the 11-letter word "psammophile".

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Dev Shah is the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was brimming with confidence in his final opportunity, asking precise questions about obscure Greek roots. His winning word was “psammophile,” and his root knowledge made it a layup. Dev takes home the winner's trophy and more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Charlotte Walsh, a 14-year-old from Arlington, Virginia, was the runner-up.

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Shah’s winning word was “psammophile” — an organism that prefers or thrives in sandy soils or areas — and the result was never in doubt as soon as he heard it.Shah’s winning word was “psammophile” — an organism that prefers or thrives in sandy soils or areas — and the result was never in doubt as soon as he heard it.

National Spelling Bee champ Dev Shah wins on psammophile

Dev Shah, a 14-year-old boy from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, nailing the word "psammophile," meaning an organism that thrives in sandy soils, in the 15th round of the contest's finals.Dev Shah, a 14-year-old boy from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, nailing the word "psammophile," meaning an organism that thrives in sandy soils, in the 15th round of the contest's finals.

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Fairfax County eighth-grader Charlotte Walsh qualified Wednesday evening for the finals of the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Dev Shah from Morgan Fitzgerald Middle could be the first Florida winner in two decades.

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(CNN) — Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, correctly spelling psammophile to take the $50,000 first prize.

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Dev Shah of Largo was the last person standing on stage in the three-day competition that started in 1925.Dev Shah of Largo was the last person standing on stage in the three-day competition that started in 1925.

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Only one of the five Louisiana contestants advanced to Wednesday night’s semifinals.Only one of the five Louisiana contestants advanced to Wednesday night’s semifinals.

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After preliminary rounds earlier this week, 11 teenaged finalists are gathering Thursday night in a convention center ballroom outside Washington to demonstrate their mastery.

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South Jordan teenager Surya Kapu is back in familiar territory after making the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the second straight year.South Jordan teenager Surya Kapu is back in familiar territory after making the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the second straight year.

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He walked away with $50,000 and the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy after beating over 200 spelling competitors.He walked away with $50,000 and the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy after beating over 200 spelling competitors.

Dev Shah, an eighth grader, wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Dev Shah won by correctly spelling "psammophile," a noun that is used to describe animals and plants that prefer to live in sandy soil environmentsDev Shah won by correctly spelling "psammophile," a noun that is used to describe animals and plants that prefer to live in sandy soil environments

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Dev Shah, an eighth grader, wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Some spelling bee contestants ask about a word's origin or its use in a sentence. Many would certainly raise these questions about "bathypitotmeter." Not Dev…Some spelling bee contestants ask about a word's origin or its use in a sentence. Many would certainly raise these questions about "bathypitotmeter." Not Dev…

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Some spelling bee contestants ask about a word's origin or its use in a sentence. Many would certainly raise these questions about "bathypitotmeter." Not Dev…

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Surya Kapu, 14, an eighth-grader at American Preperatory Academy in Draper, placed third in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which concluded in Oxon Hill, Md., this evening.Surya Kapu, 14, an eighth-grader at American Preperatory Academy in Draper, placed third in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which concluded in Oxon Hill, Md., this evening.

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And the winning word is: A 14-year-old from Florida wins the National Spelling Bee | South Carolina Public Radio

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And the winning word is: A 14-year-old from Florida wins the National Spelling Bee

And the winning word is: A 14-year-old from Florida wins the National Spelling Bee | 90.3 KAZU

The 14-year-old won the bee by correctly spelling the word, "psammophile."The 14-year-old won the bee by correctly spelling the word, "psammophile."

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