Faizan Zaki, champion of 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, poses with some of his trophies he won during his spelling journey, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his residence in Allen. (Shafkat ...

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 from Allen, Texas, was crowned champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. He correctly spelled “éclaircissement” in the 21st round to win the competition.

Bruhat Soma emerged victorious after rapidly spelling 29 words in 90 seconds, beating Faizan Zaki, who, the AP reported, returns this year for another shot at the title.