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Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
- Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old seventh grader from Allen, Texas, claimed the championship title at the national spelling competition held Thursday night in National Harbor, Maryland.
- Zaki advanced after finishing as runner-up in 2024 and overcame a moment of overconfidence that nearly cost him the title.
- He outspelled more than 240 competitors, correctly spelling the final French word eclaircissement without asking any questions.
- Zaki was awarded $52,500 in cash, a custom-made trophy, educational materials provided by Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster, along with a $1,000 donation to a school of his choice.
- His victory continues Indian American dominance at the Bee, where 29 of the past 35 champions since 1999 have shared this heritage.
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