Faizan Zaki Clinches 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Title

TL;DR
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, the 110th edition, by correctly spelling éclaircissement in a dramatic final round, earning over $50,000 in prizes.
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