speller

Example Sentences

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And I’m such a bad speller that even the most generous auto-correct can’t figure out that the word I’m trying to write is “mellifluous.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

This year, he tied with another speller in 60th place, alongside the 89 others eliminated in the round.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

“He appreciated that this is a journey, which sounds very trite but is really quite true,” said Dev’s coach, Scott Remer, a former speller and study guide author.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

First, he tries to make eye contact with the speller and humanize the moment.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

“I thought you were gonna stop me with a speller this afternoon.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy