Columnist Justice B. Hill celebrates the dedication of teens who channel their talents into wordcraft—whether in national ...

Plano ISD middle schooler Faizan Zaki returned to North Texas on Wednesday as the newly named Scripps National Spelling Bee ...

Faizan Zaki triumphs as the newest Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after intense preparation learning 4,000 words a day and overcoming burnout.

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, clinches the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee victory with "éclaircissement".

Faizan Zaki, a 13year-old from Allen, Texas, who lost in a lightning-round tiebreaker last year, is covered in confetti after ...

Faizan bested Sarvadnya Kadam in the 20th round to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 29. He sealed the deal ...

Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps ...

Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The favorite entering the bee after his ...

Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has a new champion—13-year-old Faizan Zaki from Allen, Texas. Zaki finished in second place last year after a rapid fire tiebreaker.

Faizan, the son of immigrants from South India, has long been known in spelling circles for his focus and dedication. His ...