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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?
BBC News Friday 29 May 2026, 23:08 UTC 1 min read
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
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