Spelling bee
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For the episode of Psych, see Spellingg Bee. For the annual spelling bee held in the United States, see Scripps National Spelling Bee. For other uses, see Spelling bee (disambiguation).
A spelling bee is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty. To compete, contestants must memorize the spellings of words as written in dictionaries, and recite them accordingly.
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The concept is thought to have originated in the United States, and is almost exclusive to the English language. Spelling bee events, along with variants, are now also held in some other countries around the world.