Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The win came after a dramatic spell-off, with some reports indicating it was a nail-biting competition. The outcome of the spell-off has been confirmed by multiple outlets, with Parikh emerging as the champion of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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