Participants from various states, including Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, and Massachusetts, competed in the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition saw intense rounds, with some spellers advancing to the quarterfinals and finals, while others faced disappointment. Notable contestants like Tarini Nandakumar and Achyut Ethiraj showcased their skills, with Aditi Muthukumar making it to the final eight. The event, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, culminated in the crowning of a new Bee champion.
WATCH: Could you spell that word that knocked a Chester County teen out of the Scripps National Spelling Bee? https://t.co/RBqxhx4Lp4
The 'elite eight' final spellers of the @ScrippsBee compete tonight at 5 p.m. on Vegas 34. https://t.co/PKrtsmLWnr
Congratulations to Westminster’s Aditi Muthukumar on earning a spot as one of just eight finalists for the @ScrippsBee. This is a major accomplishment – our state will be rooting for you in the finals tonight. https://t.co/vV8NPpa8lT
‘Bloodbath’: hyped Bee contenders see hopes dashed on spelling’s saddest day https://t.co/dMAv1UIJaG
“If your spelling is sloppy, people will wonder if your thinking is sloppy.” One of the oldest living winners of the Spelling Bee, 84-year-old William Cashore, shares his wisdom for this week's contestants. via @AlyssaLukpat https://t.co/WUp4smBbIC
Bay Area wunderkind heads to National Spelling Bee. Will he survive the vowel of death? https://t.co/VOjtoGe187
🔵 US NATIONAL SPELLING BEE FINAL TO PUT WHIZ KIDS TO THE TEST Full Story → https://t.co/hnaQwwV3ES Some of the brightest youngsters in the U.S. will square off on Thursday in the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a mind-boggling test of their mastery of the…
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The 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee – in pictures https://t.co/tLxi3IvBfn
Three Massachusetts spellers eliminated during Scripps National Spelling Bee quarterfinals https://t.co/mQnAP7umtN
One of the great American competitions. Signed, a national spelling bee loser. https://t.co/IVW7SSFL0x
When Achyut Ethiraj's final appearance in the Scripps National Spelling Bee ended far earlier than he anticipated, the 14-year-old grimaced at the microphone, walked off the stage quietly and exited the ballroom with his mother's arm draped around his... https://t.co/OGKBoEoCTJ
On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed. https://t.co/BBoDqFY3lO
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Six returning finalists jockeyed for the 2024 title in the 95th year of the bee, which was held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor. Five entered the semifinals on Wednesday. Only one made it to the final round. https://t.co/OeluqiuSpG
Colorado teen is among 8 finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee https://t.co/Zn3wFmuxK8
An Arizona girl was close to her second Scripps National Spelling Bee finals appearance, but she fell just short on Wednesday. https://t.co/tv8CFxqDbG
‘Bloodbath’: Hyped Bee contenders see hopes dashed on spelling’s saddest day https://t.co/eGsCyrxljs
On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed https://t.co/AhpavmAiVx
Austin student Tarini Nandakumar, 13, is competing in the 96th @ScrippsBee – and it isn't her first time there https://t.co/mxTudgpOt3
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Oliver and Katelyn were among 148 spellers from the original field of 245, the largest since 2019, to advance to the quarterfinals https://t.co/voEJns5aQX
The competition heads into the semifinals Wednesday before Thursday night's final round, ending with a new Bee champion's crowning. https://t.co/ugTimDAeVB
See what the Scripps National Spelling Bee winning word was the year you were born https://t.co/CUoV9z5T9d
Recent National Spelling Bee stars explain how the 'Bee' changed their lives https://t.co/IppJ2KSiXo
Seven Maryland spellers compete this week in 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee https://t.co/sECRxigqpH
What does it take to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Former champion Dev Shah told us in 2023: https://t.co/TzChQmB8XR
One of Arizona's two participants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee is moving on to Wednesday's quarterfinals after perfect preliminary rounds. https://t.co/m1jK3eccYK
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliaphobia. This kid knows what it means and how to spell it. But will he survive the vowel of death? He's headed to the National Spelling Bee, which starts tomorrow. https://t.co/2SX8HTKfY0 via @sfchronicle