Faizan Zaki has seized the title of best speller in the English language at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, clinches the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee victory with "éclaircissement".

Faizan Zaki is the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion Image by Scripps National Spelling Bee 28,921 people played ...

Faizan Zaki, a 13year-old from Allen, Texas, who lost in a lightning-round tiebreaker last year, is covered in confetti after ...

Zaki bested Sarvadnya Kadam in the 20th round to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night. He sealed the ...

Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The favorite entering the bee after his ...

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

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has a new champion—13-year-old Faizan Zaki from Allen, Texas. Zaki finished in second place ...

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

Faizan Zaki, last year’s runner-up, won the coveted award after surviving two dramatic final rounds and calling the ...

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