The Scripps Spelling Bee can be daunting, even beyond the words presented to contestants. Here's everything you need to know ...

In honor of this year’s Bee, WordUnscrambler.pro — an online resource for wordsmiths and Scrabble enthusiasts — has attempted ...

While the origin of the word "bee" is still disputed, according to Merriam-Webster — which has been involved with the ...

Harder words, some observers said, may now be necessary. On Friday, the Spelling Bee officials said they were considering their options. “We are so proud of the octochamps,” said Paige Kimble ...

As the final pre-competition meeting of the Scripps National Spelling Bee's word selection ... that The AP would not reveal words unless they were cut from the list. The 21 panelists sit around ...

If you’ve ever watched the Spelling Bee, you’ve probably asked yourself: Where in the world do they come up with these words? Case in point: Have you ever heard of the word “murraya” before?

This pattern of irregularity affects about 25% of English words, but within that 25% are about 400 of the most frequently used words. People who have difficulty spelling might draw little comfort ...

The 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee ended with a record number of winners on Thursday after eight contestants spelled their way through 20 rounds of grueling words. The field of 592 contestants ...