Shrey Parikh Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Dramatic Spell-Off
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in a dramatic spell-off against an eighth grader from the East Coast. The competition featured early eliminations and a sixth grader who became a crowd favorite. The final came down to a speed and precision showdown after nine rounds.
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After nine rounds Thursday night, the Scripps National Spelling Bee came down to a showdown between a West Coaster and an East Coaster, an eighth grader and a
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
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