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Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps spelling bee after correctly spelling 32 words in 90 seconds

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lilia Luciano reports.

Published May 29, 2026, 2:02 PM

Updated May 29, 2026, 2:17 PM1.1K

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Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps spelling bee after correctly spelling 32 words in 90 seconds

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lilia Luciano reports.

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Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps spelling bee after correctly spelling 32 words in 90 seconds

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