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Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, won the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee, correctly spelling "éclaircissement." The competition, started in 1925 with nine participants, now sees hundreds compete. Past winners reflected on the bee's evolution, noting increased difficulty and the impact of technology on preparation. They highlighted the bee's benefits, including improved public speaking skills and perseverance. Zaki received over $50,000 in prizes.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.