Faizan Zaki, age 13, spelled the word “eclaircissement” and collapsed on the floor in victory as confetti showered him at the ...

Oliver Halkett from Bel Air is attempting to become the first speller from Los Angeles County to win the Scripps National ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee, staged this week in Maryland, is a prestigious annual competition with a rich history and ...

Lauren A. Merillana, 13, of Bethesda, Md., spells her word as she competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, ...

Faizan Zaki, 13, of Texas, has been named the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling ... is in fifth grade. A common sight at the bee: spellers ghost writing words on their hands.

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — With the benefit of hindsight, Vikram Raju knows there was almost no chance he would win after being a ...

There were 243 talented spellers from around the world who competed in the competition this year, attempting to correctly ...

Faizan Zaki won the title of best speller at the Scripps National Spelling Bee after finishing up as the runner-up last year.

Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Faizan Zaki revealed his plans to pay forward his prize money. Zaki, 13, secured ...

The student from Brentwood’s Mirman School was among nine spellers from the original field of 243 to reach the finals.