Despite increased searches for basic spelling rules, more complex grammar searches are also rising, indicating a blend of traditional and evolving language use.

The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be so quick to force spellers into a lightning-round tiebreaker to decide a champion this year. The rule change follows criticism of the abrupt ending to ...

This year's national spelling bee champion will be the 110th, because the bee ended in a two-way tie several times and an eight-way tie in 2019.

Sixty spellers were eliminated in Tuesday's preliminary spelling and vocabulary rounds, leaving 183 to take a written spelling and vocabulary test ahead of Wednesday's quarterfinals.

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

The Scripps National Spelling Bee won't be so quick to force spellers into a lightning-round tiebreaker to decide a champion this year.

US News: The Scripps National Spelling Bee has revamped its tiebreaker rules, allowing for a more traditional and prolonged competition without the pressure of an abrupt 'spell-off' situation ...