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Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee; Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'

Six-year old Lori Anne Madison during Wednesday's competition at the National Spelling Bee. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee; Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'

May 31, 2012 • Six-year-old Lori Anne Madison was foiled by a word most of us had probably never heard before. But she had quite a day at the Bee. The competition resumes this morning, and concludes tonight.

How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know

Lori Anne Madison, 6, studies a snail while also giving an interview to The Associated Press about being the youngest-ever competitor in the National Spelling Bee. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know

May 29, 2012 • Lori Anne Madison is the youngest-ever competitor in the National Spelling Bee, which is being held in Washington, D.C., this week. She might also be the only competitor who often studies while swinging upside down.