Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki, a seventh grader at Rice Middle School, clinched victory May 29 night with the word éclaircissement — which means “a clearing up of something obscure.” ...

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old Indian-American boy from Telangana, wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 'éclaircissement.' He plans to donate part of his $50,000 prize to help ...

Faizan Zaki triumphs as the newest Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after intense preparation learning 4,000 words a day and overcoming burnout.

Faizan Zaki first competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2019. A 13-year-old Indian-American boy won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word "eclaircissement".

Faizan Zaki, the 13-year-old champion who took home over Rs 40,00,000, a medal, and a trophy after winning the National Spelling Bee championship.

Hyderabad: After seven years of relentless preparation, dictionary dives and mental endurance, 13-year-old Faizan Zaki emerged as 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. His win not only ...

Faizan Zaki, 13, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship on Thursday, May 29 — and says he couldn't have done it without the support of his parents and twin sister.

Including Faizan, whose parents emigrated from southern India, 30 of the past 36 champions have been Indian American. He also joins a string of champions from Texas — eight since 2014.

30 of the past 36 champions of Scripps National Spelling Bee have been Indian American, a run that began with Nupur Lala's victory in 1999.

Faizan Zaki, 13, of Dallas, holds the trophy after winning the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Thursday in Oxon Hill, Md.

Indian-American Faizan Zaki's joyful approach to spelling led him to victory at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Indian-American Faizan Zaki Wins National Spelling Bee In US During one stretch, six spellers got 28 consecutive words right, and there were three perfect rounds during the finals. Associated ...