Parikh edges out Gupta to win Scripps Bee in dramatic lightning round
Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, defeating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round finale to take the national title.
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Scripps Bee 2026 finals hinge on spell-off after tense Washington showdown
Live updates from the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington show nearly 250 competitors started the three-day event, with nine advancing to the finals. The winner will receive $50,000, a commemorative medal, the Scripps Cup, plus $2,500 and a Merriam-Webster reference library, and the finals are being broadcast on ION, spellingbee.com, and other Scripps-affiliated stations, with the evening expected to end in a spell-off.
Nine Young Spellers Vie for the Scripps Bee Crown and $50,000
Nine finalists aged 12 to 14 from five states and DC are competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals for a $50,000 prize; four eighth-graders are in their last year, and three have prior finals experience, including 12-year-old Sarv Dharavane who finished third last year.
Mina Kimes Brings a Big-Game Vibe to the National Spelling Bee
NFL analyst Mina Kimes will host this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, aiming to bring a big-game feel to the competition with 247 spellers vying for more than $50,000 in prizes; she’ll co-host the semifinals and finals (airing on ION) while Jacques Bailly pronounces the words, and she discusses the intense preparation and strategic thinking that now defines modern spelling bees.
Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki, after nearly losing his chance due to overconfidence, successfully won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the fifth runner-up to win the title in a remarkable comeback, and celebrated his victory with a total earnings of $77,500. The event marked the end of its long-standing venue near Washington, set to move to Constitution Hall in 2026.
Scripps National Spelling Bee Celebrates 100 Years of Competition
The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary, highlighting its history and the lives of past champions who credit the competition with shaping their academic and professional paths, with preliminaries starting soon.
12-Year-Old Bruhat Soma Wins 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old seventh-grader, won the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in a 90-second spell-off, spelling 21 words correctly to secure his victory. Bruhat's journey to the championship began at age 7, and he practiced rigorously, including daily spell-off drills with his father. This win marks a significant achievement after previous lower placements in the competition.
12-Year-Old Bruhat Soma Triumphs in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 29 words in a 90-second spell-off, setting a new record and earning a $50,000 grand prize.
12-Year-Old Bruhat Soma Wins Scripps Spelling Bee in Thrilling Tiebreaker
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 29 out of 30 words correctly in a lightning-round tiebreaker, earning a trophy and over $50,000 in prizes. Despite his nerves, Bruhat's extensive preparation paid off, though the format of the tiebreaker left some observers disappointed. This victory continues the trend of Indian American dominance in the competition.
Florida 12-Year-Old Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "abseil" and 29 out of 30 words in a 90-second spell-off. This was his third year competing, and he will receive $50,000 in cash, a medal, and a trophy. Faizan Zaki of Texas came in second, while Shrey Parikh and Ananya Prassanna tied for third place.
Finalists Compete for Glory in Scripps National Spelling Bee Showdown
Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a thrilling spell-off by correctly spelling 29 words in 90 seconds, setting a new record. The competition featured challenging words, including many with schwas and homonyms, and highlighted the impressive skills of young spellers from across the United States. Bruhat's victory came after months of rigorous preparation and a previous disappointing performance, showcasing his determination and hard work.
"Dev Shah Takes Home 2023 Scripps Spelling Bee Crown with 'Psammophile'"
Dev Shah, an eighth-grader from Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee and $50,000 after correctly spelling "psammophile," a plant or animal that prefers or thrives in sandy areas. He outlasted 228 other competitors, including 10 finalists, and studied 10 hours each day for the past year. The competition has become more difficult in the last two years, as its organizers have added new rules to challenge the spellers and to avoid a repeat of 2019, which ended with an eight-way tie after four hours that exhausted the bee’s list of challenging words.
"Florida Teen Dev Shah Wins National Spelling Bee with 'Psammophile'"
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with the word "psammophile." Dev, who first competed in the national bee in 2019, is the 22nd champion in the past 24 years with South Asian heritage. He won more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. The bee, which began in 1925 and is open to students through the eighth grade, had 229 kids onstage as it began. The finalists demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge as they worked their way through a sometimes diabolical word list chosen by Scripps' 21-person word panel.
Florida's Dev Shah Claims Victory at US National Spelling Bee with 'Psammophile'
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old boy from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psammophile" in the 15th round. He takes home $50,000 cash prize and other monetary prizes and reference works. Shah is the 22nd champion in the past 24 years with South Asian heritage. The competition had 231 competitors, and the event was held in National Harbor, Maryland.
Florida Teenager Wins National Spelling Bee with Rare Word 'Psammophile'
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old student from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psammophile" in the 15th round. He takes home $50,000 in cash, reference works, and other monetary prizes. The competition featured 220 contestants, with 11 advancing to the finals. The event was held in National Harbor, Maryland, and televised live on Ion.