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Shrey Parikh sets record to win National Spelling Bee

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Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, defeating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker. Parikh correctly spelled 32 words in 90 seconds, setting a new record for the spell-off format. This victory marks a significant comeback for the 14-year-old, who missed his school bee the previous year due to illness. AI

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Shrey Parikh sets record to win National Spelling Bee

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Ben Nuckols ·

    National Spelling Bee champion Shrey Parikh spells 32 words correctly in 90 seconds to win in lightning round tie-breaker

    The 14-year-old bounced back from finishing third in 2024 and not participating in 2025.

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