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[1] [12] One such speller, Nihar Janga from Austin, Texas, became the youngest champion in the Bee's history when he won the title in 2016 at the age of 11. [13] The 93rd Scripps National Spelling Bee was the first time that an African-American (Zaila Avant-garde) became the champion and only the second time that the champion was a black person.
The 48th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Mayflower Hotel on June 4–5, 1975, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company. The winner was 14-year-old Hugh Tosteson García of Puerto Rico, who correctly spelled "incisor" in the 27th round for the win.
In 2019, the Spelling Bee ran out of words that might challenge the contestants and ended up having 8 winners. The 2020 National Spelling Bee competition, originally scheduled for May 24, was suspended and later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2] [3] [4] This was the first time it had been canceled since 1945. [5]
Spelling Bee Hints on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. According to The New York Times, here are some hints to keep in mind for today:. There are 30 words in today's puzzle. There are 105 points available
The New York Times Spelling Bee, or simply the Spelling Bee, is a word game distributed in print and electronic format by The New York Times as part of The New York Times Games. Created by Frank Longo, the game debuted in a weekly print format in 2014. A digital daily version with an altered scoring system launched on May 9, 2018.
After two consecutive years where the Bee ended in a tie, it was announced in April 2016 that harder words would be used in the final rounds. [19] The first place prize this year was increased to $40,000 from $30,000, second to $30,000 and third to $20,000. [19]
Spelling Bee Hints on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Here are some hints to keep in mind for today: There are 61 words in today's puzzle. There are 283 points available
The 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion has been crowned. See how many words the winner spelled correctly in a dramatic "spell-off." ... The 12-year-old was crowned Thursday night after ...