Photos of students competing for the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy

Louis Avetis, 13, of Orlando, Fla., jumps after spelling his word correctly during the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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