What to watch at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is taking place this week in Washington, D.C., featuring the best young spellers from across the country and beyond. This year's competition marks the 98th edition of the event, which has a rich history dating back to 1925. The bee is being hosted by ESPN analyst Mina Kimes and will conclude with the finals on Thursday night.
- ▪The competition began on Tuesday and will conclude on Thursday night.
- ▪This year, 247 spellers are competing, representing all 50 states and several countries.
- ▪The winner will receive over $50,000 in cash and prizes, including a custom trophy.
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Open this photo in gallery:Yohaan Damani, 13, of Downingtown, Pa., celebrates after providing a correct answer during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington on Tuesday.Allison Robbert/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.The first bee was held in 1925, when the Louisville Courier-Journal invited other newspapers to host spelling bees and send their champions to Washington.
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