>> hexafuse. >> reporter: the spellers tried any way they could to coax some clues from the judges to help them get their word right. >> is there any other information you can give me other than -- >> spelling? >> reporter: there were moments of stress. >> e-r-i-n-o. yes! >> reporter: as well as relief from the contestants and their families. 14-year-old lily jordan of maine was competing in her second national spelling bee. her brothers were on stage to cheer her on. and seemed more nervous than she did. >> f -- >> reporter: later, the look on their faces gave it away. they knew the elimination bell was coming soon as lily missed the first letter of a word. roy receives more than $40,000 in cash and prizes including that impressive trophy. karen travers, abc news, washington. >> congratulations. wonderful enthusiastic kids.