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   Spelling Bee Hive  : Hive Headquarters
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Image Merriam-Webster is proud to play a supporting role in the 79th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee (May 31 and June 1), thus lending its language expertise to word lovers and students alike.

The Spelling Bee�s only official resource for spelling and pronunciation is:
Webster�s Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged.

As the publisher of this venerable lexicographical achievement, Merriam-Webster donates hundreds of copies of this book annually to all regional champions to help them prepare for the tough competition of the national finals.

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In addition, Merriam-Webster awards a copy of Merriam-Webster�s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition to every second-place runner-up. Based upon Webster�s Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, the Collegiate has served as America�s best-selling dictionary for over 100 years!

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