Columnist Justice B. Hill celebrates the dedication of teens who channel their talents into wordcraft—whether in national ...

Plano ISD middle schooler Faizan Zaki returned to North Texas on Wednesday as the newly named Scripps National Spelling Bee ...

Faizan Zaki triumphs as the newest Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after intense preparation, learning 4,000 words a day and overcoming burnout.

Faizan bested Sarvadnya Kadam in the 20th round to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 29. He sealed the deal ...

Eugene Daniels, Elise Jordan and Jonathan Capehart of The Weekend try their hands at the winning word from this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee — éclaircissement.

Jennie White, 89, plays nightly games of Scrabble with her daughter. Her love of words started when she was growing up in ...

Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps ...

Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps ...

Faizan, the son of immigrants from South India, has long been known in spelling circles for his focus and dedication. His ...

Faizan Zaki, 13, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship on Thursday, May 29 — and says he couldn't have done it ...

Faizan Zaki of Texas is the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner after correctly spelling éclaircissement.