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Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after a lightning-round tiebreaker, spelling 29 out of 30 words correctly. Despite some criticism about the format, Bruhat's victory earned him a trophy and over $50,000 in cash and prizes.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee saw 140 spellers eliminated in a single day, including favorites like Shradha Rachamreddy and Achyut Ethiraj, highlighting the intense pressure and difficulty of the competition. Despite rigorous preparation, many contestants faced unexpected challenges, leading to emotional exits and reflections on their spelling bee journeys.