74th Scripps National Spelling Bee
| 74th Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
The Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., hosted the Scripps National Spelling Bee. | |
| Date | May 29–31, 2001 |
| Location | Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Sean Conley |
| Age | 13 |
| Residence | Anoka, Minnesota |
| Sponsor | Aitkin Independent Age |
| Sponsor location | Aitkin, Minnesota |
| Winning word | succedaneum |
| No. of contestants | 248 |
| Pronouncer | Alex Cameron |
| Preceded by | 73rd Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 75th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
The 74th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 29–31, 2001, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.