California Teen Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee with Bromocriptine
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the 13-letter word 'bromocriptine'. The final round was a close 'spell-off' that tested the skills of the top contestants. This win continues the tradition of challenging words in the competition.
Reported Facts
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- •Shrey Parikh is of Indian origin and is 14 years old.
- •The winning word 'bromocriptine' has 13 letters.
- •The final round of the competition involved a 'spell-off' format.
- •The event took place in the United States in May 2026.
- •Shrey Parikh is from California.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Shrey Parikh participates in future national or international spelling competitions he could gain further recognition and inspire other young spellers, especially from Indian-American communities.
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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InThe 13-letter winning word in this year's Scripps National Spelling BeeWESTNPR - NewsShrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'REGIONALHindustan Times - World‘Did he just throw letters?’: Indian-origin Shrey Parikh aces ‘cywyddau’ at US spelling bee. Here’s what it meansREGIONAL