Reason for elimination at a spelling bee (5)

I believe the answer is:

error

(Other definitions for error that I've seen before include "Blunder or mistake" , "A mistake or inaccuracy" , "Slip-up" , "Faulty judgment" , "Mistake, lapse" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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