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What it takes to become a spelling bee champ

  • Written by Pawan Dhingra, Associate Provost and Professor of American Studies, Amherst College
imageStudy groups and quizzes can help, but one studying technique stands out above the rest.Hill Street Studios / Getty Images

Whenever the Scripps National Spelling Bee takes place, parents and children may wonder: What does it take to become a champion? Is it worth the effort?

As just about any former Scripps champion could tell you, the contest...

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