The Russell 2000 is down 124.58 points, or 5.6%.

Yet for those who might find geographical terms unfair, Scripps has a message: Study harder.“Per our contest rules, all words listed in Merriam-Webster Unabridged Online, except those that are labeled ‘archaic’ or ‘obsolete,’ are fair,” said Molly Becker, the editorial director at Cincinnati-based Scripps and a member of the panel that selects words for the competition.

Scripps considers encouraging intellectual curiosity as part of the bee’s mission, and if kids with designs on the trophy have to learn more geography in order to prepare, that’s arguably a good thing.“You never know what word will stand out to a speller and spark a lifelong interest or introduce them to a new concept,” Becker said.Natalie Mae Linthicum, 13, of St. Joseph, Mo.,gestures as she spells her word as she competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Natalie Mae Linthicum, 13, of St. Joseph, Mo.,gestures as she spells her word as she competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Longtime spelling coach Grace Walters, a graduate student in linguistics at the University of Kentucky, cringed at the memory of Abitibi.

“Geo is definitely something that is feared by spellers,” Walters said, calling it “a daunting task to study.”

“But if geo is unfair because it doesn’t have patterns, that would mean other categories like trademarks and personal eponyms and words of unknown origin would also be unfair,” she said.Daboll didn’t detail the nature of the injury, but said Nabers didn’t need any procedures on his toe during the offseason.

“They have a plan,” Daboll said. “Our doctors, our trainers, if you will, have a plan to kind of move him along and he’s been doing a good job with that.”Nabers was the sixth overall pick in the NFL draft last year after setting LSU’s career record for yards receiving with 3,003 in three seasons. He followed that by catching an NFL rookie-record 109 passes for New York last season, setting the franchise mark for most receptions in a season. Nabers also tied former Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. for the NFL record for fewest games needed for 100 career catches, reaching the milestone in just 14 contests.

He was able to accomplish that despite having an unsettled quarterback situation last season with Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito all starting games.Russell Wilson, signed to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed, is