More than 200 contestants from around the world are gathering in Washington this week for the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. We talk with Merriam-Webster's editor-at-large about the history of spelling bees, what it's like to be a spelling bee pronouncer, and why words like "selfie" and "hashtag" will soon show up in one of the world's best known dictionaries.
Listen to the half-hour long conversation.
Take a look at the Merriam-Webster website to learn more about new words, to receive a word each day by email and more!
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