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California teen wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

A 14-year-old from California won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a spell-off.
WHO: A 14-year-old from California
WHAT: Won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after correctly spelling 32 words in a dramatic spell-off
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 1:23 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The teen correctly spelled 32 words in the spell-off to win the competition

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