Faizan Zaki, age 13, spelled the word “eclaircissement” and collapsed on the floor in victory as confetti showered him at the ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has drawn attention after its approved list of study words for third-graders looking to compete in the upcoming spelling competition was shared online.

Arnav Parat, a seventh-grade student from Amarillo, finished tied for 20th place in the semifinals of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, marking a significant achievement on the national stage.