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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, rules and prizes

May 26

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Faizan Zaki seizes title at the Scripps National Spelling Bee

May 30, 2025

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Shrey Parikh dominates spell-off to win National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh arrived as a favorite and walked away as a National Spelling Bee champion, outlasting a deep and experienced group of finalists and beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.

May 29

Spelling Bee crowns champ after he confidently spells this word

Jun 2, 2023

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What to know about this year's National Spelling Bee finals

Jun 3, 2022

Louisiana throws Mardi Gras-style parade for Spelling Bee champ

Jul 20, 2021

'Modern Family' vs 'Jeopardy'

Jan 13, 2020

San Jose 7th grader among winners of National Spelling Bee

May 31, 2019

Novato whiz kid preps for National Spelling Bee

May 27, 2019

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Longtime literacy advocate LeVar Burton to host Scripps National Spelling Bee

Dec 17, 2021

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Louisiana throws Mardi Gras-style parade for Spelling Bee champ

Jul 19, 2021

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Brother, sister create virtual spelling bee to replace Scripps competition canceled due to pandemic

May 18, 2020

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Bay Area students competing for title of National Spelling Bee champion

May 29, 2018

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National Spelling Bee champion Ananya Vinay gets VIP treatment at Warriors game

Jun 13, 2017

Latest Stories

KGO-TV

Bay Area kids may not be able to compete in the National Spelling Bee unless new sponsor is found

Top Bay Area spellers are hoping a new sponsor will step up to save their dreams of going to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Sep 15, 2018

KGO-TV

16 Bay Area students competing for title of National Spelling Bee champion

Sixteen students from the Bay Area are still in the race for the title of National Spelling Bee champion.

May 29, 2018

KFSN

National Spelling Bee champion Ananya Vinay gets VIP treatment at Warriors-Cavs' NBA Finals Game 5

The National Spelling Bee Champ Ananya Vinay is a fan of the Golden State Warriors, and a Fresno car dealer made sure she gets to see her favorite team in action with tickets to Monday night's game in Oakland.