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

The 12-year-old won the Words of Wisdom bee hosted by Scott Remer, a former speller, coach and study guide author.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

Though Joan Meyer didn’t go to college, her son said she always was an avid reader, a tremendous speller and highly quotable.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

Mr. Bailly, who won the competition in 1980, 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