'Éclaircissement': Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee
Summary
A 13-year-old named Faizan Zaki from Texas won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word "éclaircissement." He competed against eight other finalists, including the previous year's champion, Sarvadnya Kadam, and received a $52,500 prize.Key Facts
- Faizan Zaki is 13 years old and comes from Texas.
- He won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the US.
- Zaki correctly spelled "éclaircissement," which means enlightenment.
- There were eight other finalists in the competition.
- Zaki defeated last year's champion, Sarvadnya Kadam.
- He received a prize of $52,500.
- Zaki lost to Kadam in a tiebreaker round in 2024.
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