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Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Faizan Zaki , 13 , wins the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee .

The winner earned more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.

The competition started with 243 young spellers who qualified after advancing through local and regional bees.

Thursday 's winner marked the 110th champion due to a tie several times.

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