This is the most misspelled word in New York. Does it stump you?

Spelling bee competition season is in full swing. The Business Council of New York State recently announced Victor native Brody Steward, representing the Greater Rochester Chamber, as the inaugural National Civics Bee New York State Competition winner.

But how great are New Yorkers at spelling?

Google Trends has a playful twist to the spelling game. They just released the top spelling searches by state over the past year, inviting states to poke fun at each other for the words they struggle to spell.

Most misspelled word in New York

In New York, the top spelling search was for "aesthetic." Our neighbors in Vermont had a tough time with 'apologies,' and Connecticut seemed to be wrestling with "Monster."

Down South, Virginia, googled "said" and "because." Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, people struggled with spelling "animal."

Most misspelled words for other states

• California: Pretty

• Utah: Mississippi

• Kansas: Chaos

• Iowa: Grandma

• Illinois: Picture

• Florida: Language

• Washington: Hanukkah

• Nevada: Internet

• New Mexico: Quiet

• Tennessee: Field

— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who edited our Weld Street Project and also did reporting for it. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: This is the most misspelled word in New York. Does it stump you?