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  "path": "/2026/05/28/magazine/spelling-bee-scripps-english-language.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-28T09:01:38.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.nytimes.com",
  "tags": [
    "Spelling",
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  "textContent": "English’s hybrid history, silent letters and overcomplicated rules are what make the competition fierce.",
  "title": "Not Every Language Has Spelling Bees. Here’s Why English Is Perfect for Them."
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