
Shrey Parikh Clinches National Spelling Bee Title After Nerve-Wracking Comeback
Shrey Parikh bounced back from nerves to win the National Spelling Bee, dominating the spell-off and clinching the championship.
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Shrey Parikh bounced back from nerves to win the National Spelling Bee, dominating the spell-off and clinching the championship.

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.

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.

The New York Times Spelling Bee page for Jan. 13, 2026 offers hints, a glossary of terms, a live grid guide, two-letter word lists, and links to tips and community discussion for solvers.

The article provides the solution and details for the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle on January 4, 2026, including the words found, points scored, and a glossary of terms for players.

The article provides the answers and details for the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle on December 29, 2025, including the list of words, points, pangrams, and helpful resources for players.

The article provides the solution and details for the NYT Spelling Bee puzzle on December 28, 2025, including the words found, points scored, and tips for players.

The article provides the answers and details for the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle on November 8, 2025, including the list of words, points, and tips for solvers.

The article provides the answers and details for the NYT Spelling Bee puzzle on October 26, 2025, including the total words, points, pangrams, and a list of words formed from the given letters, along with tips and community discussion.

The article provides the solution and discussion forum for the July 14, 2025, NYT Spelling Bee puzzle, including the list of words, points, pangrams, and helpful tips for solvers.

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Dallas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after intense preparation, describing his final moments as hyperventilating with excitement and nearly losing his breath, but he managed to spell the winning word correctly and expressed interest in possibly shifting his focus to math competitions.
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.

Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Dallas won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 'éclaircissement,' marking a remarkable comeback after finishing second last year. The event celebrated its 100th anniversary, featuring contestants from all over the U.S. and several other countries, with a rich history and evolving word list.

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after nearly making a mistake due to overconfidence, showcasing his passion for words and language, and becoming the fifth runner-up in history to come back and win the title.

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.