spells off

A form of spell off — In a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of spell off
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