US spelling bee finalists battle it out - can you keep up? Take our quiz
Summary
The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals started with 247 children ages nine to 15 competing to win a $52,000 prize. The contest will end on Thursday evening with nine finalists spelling difficult English words in front of an audience.Key Facts
- The spelling bee is an annual event held in the United States.
- The 2026 competition is the 101st edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
- 247 children are competing this year, all between 9 and 15 years old.
- The finals will conclude with nine top spellers competing on Thursday evening.
- The winner will receive The Scripps Cup and $52,000 in cash.
- The finals are watched by parents, teachers, friends, and TV viewers.
- A quiz is available to test your spelling skills with some of the bee words.
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