National Spelling Bee Includes Feminist Term ‘Womyn’ on Study list for Third Graders

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is under fire after it included the feminist term "womyn" as an alternative spelling for "women" on a study list for third graders.

The lists, distributed on school district websites for the current academic year, feature words for young students to practice, such as “giraffe,” “groceries,” and “neighbors.” Among these is “women,” with “womyn” cited as an acceptable alternative spelling.