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us-news23 days ago•26 min saved

Ken Jennings's 'express permission' quip stirs trans-rights backlash over NYT games

Jeopardy host Ken Jennings sparked online backlash by joking he received 'express permission from the trans community' to keep his NYT Spelling Bee games and NYT subscriptions, mocking boycott demands; the remark, posted on Bluesky in response to a NYT Spelling Bee post, drew criticism from transgender activists who said it trivializes their concerns, though Jennings has publicly supported trans rights in the past.

via New York Post|

#bluesky #ken-jennings #nytimes

education2 months ago•48 min saved

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.

via Yahoo|

#competition #education #national-spelling-bee

education2 months ago•2 min saved

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.

via The New York Times|

#education #finalists #scripps-national-spelling-bee

culture3 months ago•8 min saved

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.

via The New York Times|

#culture #hosting #mina-kimes

games7 months ago•2 min saved

Inside Today's NYT Spelling Bee: Hints, Glossary, and Community Tips

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.

via The New York Times|

#community #games #glossary

games7 months ago•2 min saved

NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Hints for Late December 2025 and Early January 2026

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.

via The New York Times|

#daily-challenge #games #nyt

games8 months ago•2 min saved

NYT Spelling Bee Solutions for December 29, 2025

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.

via The New York Times|

#dec-29-2025 #games #nyt

games8 months ago•2 min saved

NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Hints for December 2025

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.

via The New York Times|

#daily-challenge #games #nyt

games9 months ago•2 min saved

NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Tips for Early November 2025

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.

via The New York Times|

#daily-challenge #games #nyt

games10 months ago•2 min saved

NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Tips for October 2025

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.

via The New York Times|

#daily-challenge #games #nyt

games1 year ago•1 min saved

NYT Spelling Bee Answers for July 14, 2025

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.

via The New York Times|

#daily-challenge #games #nyt

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas Teen Faizan Zaki Wins Scripps Spelling Bee Amid Surprising Moments

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.

via ABC News|

#competition #faizan-zaki #mental-effort

world1 year ago•5 min saved

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

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.

via ABC News|

#champion #faizan-zaki #overconfidence

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

13-Year-Old Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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.

via Axios|

#2025-winner #entertainment #faizan-zaki

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

North Texan Teen Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'Éclaircissement'

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.

via ESPN|

#champion #faizan-zaki #overconfidence