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Shrey Parikh Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee After Tense Spell-Off
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, claimed the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee title on Thursday in a dramatic spell-off that tested his speed and precision.
Spelling fast is what I do every day, so, you know, a spell-off just kind of came naturally, and it was just, like, another day of spelling for me.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, claimed the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee title on Thursday in a dramatic spell-off that tested his speed and precision.
By Julie Yoon
May 29, 2026
