Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
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Rithvi Balajee, 13, of San Ramon, Calif., competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)Ishani Dasgupta, 11, of San Jose, Calif., competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)Smriti Parajuli, 14, of Yuma, Ariz., competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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Rithvi Balajee, 13, of San Ramon, Calif., competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)