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The Associated Press on MSN14d
Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make 'spell-off' tiebreaker less likely
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be so quick to force spellers into a lightning-round tiebreaker to decide a champion ...
Newser on MSN13d
After Backlash, National Spelling Bee Makes a Change
Major changes are coming to the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year following backlash over last year's abrupt finale.
IndiaWest12d
Scripps Spelling Bee Revamps Rules: Ditches Unpopular Tiebreaker, Brings Back Written Test
WASHINGTON, DC — The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee begins May 27. And, the organization has said it is dialing back its ...
Newsday14d
Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make 'spell-off' tiebreaker less likely
WASHINGTON — The Scripps National Spelling Bee won't be so quick to force spellers ... it clear they wanted a sole champion. Another rule change has already proven popular among the spelling ...
Boston Herald13d
Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make ‘spell-off’ tiebreaker less likely
Another rule change has already proven popular among ... Ben Nuckols has covered the Scripps National Spelling Bee since 2012. Follow his work here. Boston Mayor Wu launches campaign effort ...
Indiatimes13d
Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make 'spell-off' tiebreaker less likely
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is modifying its rules, reducing the emphasis on the controversial "spell-off" tiebreaker. This decision follows criticism of last year's abrupt ending.
The Daily Progress14d
Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make 'spell-off' tiebreaker less likely
Another rule change has already proven popular among ... Ben Nuckols has covered the Scripps National Spelling Bee since 2012. Follow his work here.