Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old contestant, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee held at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on May 29, 2026. This year marks the 101st anniversary of the national spelling competition, and it was the third time a rapid-fire 'spell-off' was used to determine the winner since its introduction in 2021.
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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Shrey Parikh, aged 14, emerged victorious in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which took place in Washington, D.C. This event celebrated its 101st year and featured a 'spell-off' format for the third time since its implementation in 2021.
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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee