Why do we struggle to spell certain words?

The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.

• May 29, 2025

All Minnesota contestants in Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated

All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated.

• Jun 6, 2024

4 Minnesota kids advance to Scripps National Spelling Bee quarterfinals

Minnesota is cheering on four kids who've advanced into the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

• May 29, 2024

4 Minnesota kids advance in 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Meet William Rausch, Yupeng Chen, Kai Riedner and Jaden Go!

• May 29, 2024

Florida teen Dev Shah wins 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 14-year-old won the bee by correctly spelling the word, "psammophile."

• Jun 1, 2023

Edina third grader qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vihaan Kapil is thought to be the youngest Minnesotan to ever make it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

• Mar 24, 2023