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Three girls from Olathe, Lee’s Summit, and St. Joseph headed this week to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, taking place May ...

Here's a complete guide for being eligible to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, including the minimum and maximum ...

The Scripps Spelling Bee can be daunting, even beyond the words presented to contestants. Here's everything you need to know ...

Two hundred forty-three of the nation's top spellers started facing off in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Tuesday near Washington, D.C. Carter Peterson, an eighth grader at Ellis Middle School ...

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By New York Times Games Hi, busy bees! Welcome to today’s Spelling Bee forum. Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips ...

The first National Spelling Bee was held in Louisville, Kentucky in 1925 and was won by Frank Neuhauser, who correctly spelled "gladiolus." The Scripps National Spelling Bee has grown ...

The New York Times’ Spelling Bee game had a rare mistake, leaving avid players frustrated. Spelling Bee is a word puzzle in The New York Times Games collection that prompts players to come up ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee, a century-old tradition with Louisville roots, is open to students under 15 who haven't passed eighth grade. The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee will be held ...