Word nerd? Grammar guardian? Try your hand at Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee quiz
Are you a word nerd? A grammar guardian? Well, my friend, you're in the right place.
Guy Montgomery and Aaron Chen are here once again to provide you with the chance to feel smug and laud your skills over your nearest and dearest.
Will you earn yourself a highly sought-after picture of a novelty-sized ticket to the next quiz? Or be forced to wear the (virtual) dunce's hat?
Now, let's get spelling!
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