The 2025 bee marks the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, founded in 1925. A total of 243 spellers are competing this year, with finals airing Thursday, May 29, on ION from 8–10 p ...
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The first bee was held in ...
I'm a former National Spelling Bee contestant and a Food & Wine editor. Here's an exercise in swallowing my pride. Even a former National Spelling Bee contestant and Food & Wine editor can still get ...
Aouad went on to correctly spell “sardoodledom,” which means melodrama, before getting tripped up on the word “ palatschinken ...
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. Study lists ...
Faizan Zaki, age 13, spelled the word “eclaircissement” and collapsed on the floor in victory as confetti showered him at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee last week. The annual competition took ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and West Michigan has a contender to cheer for — a 14-year-old from Ada, Elliott Covelle, is aiming ...
A crowd turned out in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood Wednesday evening for an adult spelling bee. Three teachers organized the first-ever Wicker Park Spelling Bee in the Chicago Park District park ...