The 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, came in second in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee after losing a lightning-round ...

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

Faizan Zaki of Texas is the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner after correctly spelling éclaircissement.