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Faizan Zaki Wins Scripps Spelling Bee After Overcoming a Self-Inflicted Mistake

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Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after nearly making a costly mistake but ultimately spelling the winning word 'eclaircissement' correctly, showcasing his passion for language and resilience.

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  1. Faizan Zaki overcomes a shocking, self-inflicted flub and wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee  ABC News
  2. ‘Well, This Is Surprising’: Top Moments From the National Spelling Bee  The New York Times
  3. Fresh off victory, Faizan Zaki eyes future competitions beyond the Spelling Bee  News 5 Cleveland WEWS
  4. Texas teen spells 'eclaircissement' to win title  ESPN
  5. Are you smarter than a 13-year-old? Take our Scripps Spelling Bee test and find out  NPR

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