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During a 90-second lightning round, the winner correctly spelled 32 words. See who took home The Scripps Cup, a commemorative medal and $52,500 in cash.

Shrey Parikh crowned winner of 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh, 14, wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in dramatic Spell-Off.

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