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2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee May 27 and May 28

Merriam-Webster is proud to play a supporting role in the 82nd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee (May 27 and May 28), 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).