Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
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Thivaan Butani, 12, of Austin, Texas reacts after spelling correctly his word during the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Zachary Teoh, 9, of Houston, Texas runs to his seat after spelling correctly his word during the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Keona-Dannette Osae-Twum, 13, of Waldwick, N.J., celebrates after making it to the semifinal round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)Kushi Gottimukkala, 13, of Morrisville, N.C., spells her word during the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Zwe Spacetime, 14, of Fort Washington, Md., competes during the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Thivaan Butani, 12, of Austin, Texas reacts after spelling correctly his word during the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
