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Teen Wins Scripps Spelling Bee

Updated 2026-05-29 05:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old contestant, won the 101st annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition was decided by a rapid-fire 'spell-off' for the third time since its introduction in 2021.

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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'

This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021

2026-05-29 04:58 UTC