90th Scripps National Spelling Bee

90th Scripps National Spelling Bee
DateMay 30 – June 1, 2017
LocationGaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
WinnerAnanya Vinay
Age12
ResidenceFresno, California
SponsorThe Fresno Bee
Sponsor locationFresno, California
Winning wordmarocain
No. of contestants291
PronouncerJacques Bailly
Preceded by89th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by91st Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, United States from May 30 to June 1, 2017, with "Bee Week" events running for spellers between May 28 and June 3, and televised coverage on May 31 and June 1. Ananya Vinay, 12, won the competition by successfully spelling "marocain" in the final round. She had also placed 172nd place in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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