40th Scripps National Spelling Bee

40th Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Mayflower Hotel, site of the 40th National Spelling Bee
DateJune 7–8, 1967
LocationThe Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
WinnerJennifer Reinke
Age14
ResidenceDeshler, Nebraska
SponsorOmaha World-Herald
Sponsor locationOmaha, Nebraska
Winning wordchihuahua
No. of contestants73
PronouncerRichard R. Baker
Preceded by39th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by41st 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.

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