40th Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 40th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Mayflower Hotel on June 7–8, 1967, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.
| 40th Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
The Mayflower Hotel, site of the 40th National Spelling Bee | |
| Date | June 7–8, 1967 |
| Location | The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Jennifer Reinke |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | Deshler, Nebraska |
| Sponsor | Omaha World-Herald |
| Sponsor location | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Winning word | chihuahua |
| No. of contestants | 73 |
| Pronouncer | Richard R. Baker |
| Preceded by | 39th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 41st Scripps National Spelling Bee |
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