23 spellers, 16 rounds: See who won the 2026 Post-Standard | syracuse.com Spelling Bee

Syracuse, N.Y. – Saruar Aitbayeva, 12, took a deep breath, traced the word in her hand, and steadily began to spell.

“C – H – O – U – C – R – O – U – T – E.”

The judges flashed her a thumbs-up. She nailed it…

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