#national-competition
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
Spreadsheets, quizzes, dedication, but no AI: NYC's best spellers prep for national bee
Liam Kwon, 10, hoists his trophy. He's competing in nationals this week. Liam Kwon and Jay Nayak will join nearly 250 spellers from around the country. [ more › ]