#InPartnership MALAWI NATIONAL SPELLING BEE - TODAY'S WORD "SUBTERFUGE" - Noun ORIGIN: Latin MEANING: Deception by pretence in order to hide, escape or evade. Asking questions in a Spelling Bee, like asking for the definition, origin, alternative pronunciation or part of speech, gives contestants crucial time to think, confirms the correct word, and provides clues to help them spell it accurately. This practice not only improves their score but also enhances their overall language skills, critic