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2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee May 29 and 30

Merriam-Webster is proud to play a supporting role in the 81st annual Scripps National Spelling Bee (May 29 and May 30), lending our 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.

Merriam-Webster awards Webster's Third to all regional champions to help them prepare for the tough competition of the national finals. Every second-place runner-up contestant receives a copy of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition. Based upon Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, the Collegiate has served as America's best-selling dictionary for over 100 years!

Additionally, the company publishes Spell It! the official study guide for the National Spelling Bee (www.myspellit.com).