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 rural Kentucky — a passion that led her to the 1949 national spelling bee.

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, 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 ...

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

Faizan Zaki snagged the win in last night’s Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here’s a glimpse of what Bee Week looked like for ...