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Washington spelling co-champs crowned in tense final
Michael Day of Hardin Illinois and Nettie Crawford of Roswell New Mexico were named co-champions of the 35th National Spelling Bee after a 59-word duel that ended in a draw. Each won $1,000 and $100 for sightseeing in New York. The pair survived a field of 70, with notable spellings of nasilla te and namaycush among their feats.
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