Premier US K-8 spelling competition culminating in nationals.
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- Location
- Washington, DC
- Duration
- 1 week
- Deadline
- Spring
- Grades
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Format
- in-person
- Cost
- Program cost — see official site
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