US EditionSpelling Bee Champion, 13, Reveals Plans for $50K Prize Money
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Watch as 13-year-old wins US National Spelling Bee crown with 15-letter word
Watch the moment a 13-year-old wins the US National Spelling Bee crown by correctly spelling a 15-letter word. Faizan Zaki from Texas was given the French-derived word ‘eclaircissement’, meaning enlightenment, to spell at the final of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday (29 May). After pretending to type each letter on an imaginary keyboard, the 13-year-old fell to his knees with joy when he was declared the winner. Zaki, who takes hom…
13-year-old Texas showman who refused to take hints wins Scripps spelling bee with 'eclaircissement'
Faizan Zaki's enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, the 13-year-old Texan's joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Thursday night.
Spelling Bee Champion, 13, Reveals Plans for $50K Prize Money
2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Faizan Zaki revealed his plans to pay forward his prize money. Zaki, 13, secured victory on Thursday, May 29, by spelling “eclaircissement” in the final round of the competition after he was the runner-up at last year’s Spelling Bee. “Me and my family, we’re not the richest but we’re not the poorest,” Zaki told The Associated Press after his win. “So I want to give back to the people who might not be…
Texas student Faizan Zaki on taking top honors at 100th Scripps Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, claimed the championship title at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. After finishing as runner-up last year, he returned to win it all with the word "éclaircissement." Zaki joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to reflect on his victory.
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