Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee

BBC World Friday 29 May 2026, 06:38 UTC 1 min read

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A 14-year-old from California has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The victory came after the teenager successfully navigated several days of intense competition.

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

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