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Teenager Shrey Parikh Wins National Spelling Bee

Updated 2026-05-29 23:50 UTC 1 source Positive

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old contestant, won the National Spelling Bee after correctly spelling 32 words in a tiebreaker round. The competition is a significant event for young spellers across the United States.

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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

2026-05-29 23:08 UTC