Shrey Parikh, 14, wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in dramatic Spell-Off.
Shrey Parikh of Rancho Cucamonga, California, emerged victorious Thursday in the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker. Shrey is a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will crown a champion in Thursday night's finals. The bee began in 1925, with this year marking its 98th edition.
Live updates from the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals including words, definitions and analysis.
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021.
Shrey Parikh has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a thrilling spell-off against Ishaan Gupta on Thursday in Washington, D.C.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week. The bee began in 1925, with this year marking its 98th edition.
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