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2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finalists — All SpellPundit Students!

2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finalists — All SpellPundit Students!

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Congratulations to the nine spellers advancing to the finals—all are SpellPundit students! What an incredible achievement!

  1. Esha Marupudi – 7th Grade, Arizona
  2. Oliver Halkett – 7th Grade, California
  3. Sarvadnya Kadam – 8th Grade, California
  4. Sarv Dharavane – 5th Grade, Georgia
  5. Harini Murali – 8th Grade, New Jersey
  6. Brian Liu – 8th Grade, New York
  7. Aishwarya Kallakuri – 8th Grade, North Carolina
  8. Akshaj Somisetty – 8th Grade, Pennsylvania
  9. Faizan Zaki – 7th Grade, Texas

Note: Pictured below is the remarkable Mary Brooks, the bell judge who has been a part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee for an impressive 53 years!

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Top Rankers with Trophies from the 2025 SpellPundit National Spelling Bee – Senior & Junior Categories

Top Rankers with Trophies from the 2025 SpellPundit National Spelling Bee – Senior & Junior Categories

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Here are photos of some of the top spellers from the SpellPundit National Senior and Junior Spelling Bee competitions, pictured with their trophies and currently participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee:

  1. Aishwarya Kallakuri – 2025 SpellPundit Senior spelling bee Champion
  2. Avinav Prem Anand – 2025 SpellPundit Senior spelling bee 5th rank tie
  3. Sarvadnya Kadam – 2025 SpellPundit Senior spelling bee 3rd rank tie
  4. Anjali Agarwal – 2025 SpellPundit Junior spelling bee 3rd rank tie
  5. Snigdha Pati – 2025 SpellPundit Junior spelling bee 6th rank tie

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From Practice to Podium: 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

From Practice to Podium: 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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It’s that time of year again—when the buzz of anticipation fills the air and young spellers from across the nation begin their annual pilgrimage to the national stage, fueled by dreams of championship glory. These brilliant minds arrive battle-ready, having prepared for months—often years—by mastering thousands, even millions, of words. But in the end, their fate will hinge on fewer than 500 carefully chosen words. That’s the paradox of the spelling bee: vast preparation, narrowed to a razor’s edge.

Call it grit. Call it perseverance. Call it resilience. Whatever the name, it’s the invisible force that drives these kids to chase mastery, one letter at a time.

This year, SpellPundit is proud to support and represent nearly 100 talented spellers from across the country. If you see our crew—the team of self-proclaimed word nerds with sharp minds and passionate hearts—don’t hesitate to say hello. We’re here not just to compete, but to celebrate the love of language and the spirit of excellence it inspires!

2025 SpellPundit National Online Junior Spelling Bee Top 10 Ranks & Cash Prizes

2025 SpellPundit National Online Junior Spelling Bee Top 10 Ranks & Cash Prizes

Hearty congratulations to Sanil Thorat, the champion of the 2025 SpellPundit National Junior Spelling Bee, and to the brilliant runner-up, Ava Premkumar! These two exceptional young spellers showcased extraordinary linguistic mastery, tackling through more than 10 intense rounds to claim the top spots in a fiercely competitive championship.

It takes remarkable brainpower, relentless discipline, and razor-sharp linguistic agility to absorb, retain, and apply such a variety of words drawn from diverse languages and origins. Sanil and Ava, along with their fellow grand finalists, demonstrated not just talent, but the kind of dedication that inspires awe.

In recognition of their efforts, the top 10 spellers will each receive cash prizes totaling $5,000—alongside their well-earned trophies and accolades.

Here are the final rankings and prize details for the 2025 SpellPundit National Online Junior Spelling Bee Grand Finals.

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2025 SpellPundit National Online Junior Spelling Bee Grand Finalists

2025 SpellPundit National Online Junior Spelling Bee Grand Finalists

Congratulations to the Grand Finalists of this year’s SpellPundit National Online Junior Spelling Bee!

Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 100 talented participants from around the world, these finalists have demonstrated exceptional skill, focus, and determination. What truly distinguishes them is not just their command of spelling, but their remarkable ability to master complex words well beyond their grade level. With unwavering dedication, they have embraced challenging vocabulary from a wide range of languages and linguistic origins—showcasing both their impressive intellect and a deep, enduring passion for language.

Tune in to the SpellPundit YouTube Channel tomorrow, April 20th at 9:00 AM CT, to watch the Grand Finals live!


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2025 SpellPundit National Online Senior Spelling Bee Top 10 Spellers & Cash Prizes

2025 SpellPundit National Online Senior Spelling Bee Top 10 Spellers & Cash Prizes

Hearty congratulations to Aishwarya Kallakuri, the champion of the SpellPundit National Senior Spelling Bee, and to the brilliant runner-up, Oliver Halkett!

This remarkable achievement is a testament to your unwavering dedication, exceptional linguistic skill, and deep passion for words. You have ascended to the top from a truly outstanding field of orthographic talent spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ghana, the UAE, and India.

The competition itself was a veritable festival of language, featuring some of the most challenging words drawn from the rich tapestry of English, Latin, Greek, French, Italian, Sanskrit, and even more arcane and esoteric tongues.

To all the grand finalists — we are immensely proud of your command of language, your composure under pressure, and your passion for spelling. You mastered a dazzling array of words and competed with grit, grace, and great spirit.

Here are the ranks of the top 10 spellers, along with the prizes they earned for their incredible performances:

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2025 SpellPundit National Online Senior Spelling Bee Grand Finalists

2025 SpellPundit National Online Senior Spelling Bee Grand Finalists

Congratulations to the outstanding spellers who have advanced to the SpellPundit Senior Spelling Bee Grand Finals, taking place tomorrow at 9 AM CT. These exceptional spellers have demonstrated remarkable dedication, mastering the study list, tackling challenging vocabulary, and dissecting complex words with their impressive knowledge of Latin/Greek roots and etymology.

It takes incredible brainpower, discipline, and linguistic agility to retain and understand such a vast array of words across multiple languages. Each speller has shown true academic excellence and a passion for words.

Best of luck to all the finalists—you’ve already achieved something extraordinary!

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SpellPundit’s Spelling and Vocabulary Interactive Games

SpellPundit’s Spelling and Vocabulary Interactive Games

SpellPundit is changing the way spellers learn spelling and vocabulary by introducing a variety of engaging and interactive games. These include activities such as building words from roots, solving word puzzles, and participating in vocabulary quizzes. Each game is designed to make learning enjoyable while challenging your knowledge and stimulating cognitive skills. Please visit the website, explore these exciting games, and put your spelling and vocabulary expertise to the test while strengthening your brainpower through fun and thought-provoking activities!

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