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California teen wins US spelling bee - but could you compete? Take our quiz
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14-year-old Shrey Parikh from California won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a three-day competition in Washington. He secured the victory by correctly spelling 32 words in 90 seconds, earning a $52,000 prize.
Why it matters
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a long-standing cultural event in the U.S. that highlights academic achievement and youth excellence.
California teen Shrey Parikh wins US spelling bee. Now it's your turn - take our quiz
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The article is a standard report on a non-political competition with no discernible bias.
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