U.S.Zaila Avant-garde Makes Spelling History, and Other Moments From the Bee Zaila, a 14-year-old from Harvey, La., won on the word “Murraya.” She became the first Black American to win the ...

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By New York Times Games Hi, busy bees! Welcome to today’s Spelling Bee forum. Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and ...

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 ...

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes By BEN NUCKOLS The Associated Press,Updated May 29, 2025, 8:13 p.m.

Winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee aren’t celebrities, exactly. Those who competed before it was televised by ESPN — it now airs on Scripps-owned ION — aren’t often recognized by ...

Jacques Bailly, a past Scripps National Spelling Bee winner, has served as the head pronouncer for decades. He picked 10 words for The Washington Post’s quiz.

Faizan Zaki, the 13-year-old champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, spoke with "CBS Mornings Plus" about the tense final rounds and claiming victory a year after finishing as the runner up.