Global Information85th Scripps National Spelling Bee information
| 85th Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
 Snigdha Nandipati (left), 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion, receives her trophy. (photo by Mark Bowen) | |
| Date | May 27–31, 2012 |
| Location | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland |
| Winner | Snigdha Nandipati |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | San Diego, California |
| Sponsor | San Diego Union-Tribune |
| Sponsor location | San Diego, California |
| Winning word | guetapens |
| No. of contestants | 278 |
| Pronouncer | Jacques Bailly |
| Preceded by | 84th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
The 85th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held at the Gaylord National, in Oxon Hill, Maryland (also D.C) from May 27 to May 31, 2012, and was broadcast live on ESPN3. The championship finals occurred on May 31, 2012.