72nd Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 72nd Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on June 2–3, 1999, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.
| 72nd Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 2–3, 1999 |
| Location | Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Nupur Lala |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | Tampa, Florida |
| Sponsor | The Tampa Tribune |
| Sponsor location | Tampa, Florida |
| Winning word | logorrhea |
| No. of contestants | 249 |
| Pronouncer | Alex Cameron |
| Preceded by | 71st Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 73rd Scripps National Spelling Bee |
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