
Abhinav Bere, 14, of Midland, Texas, reacts after giving an incorrect answer during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Abhinav Bere, 14, of Midland, Texas, reacts after giving an incorrect answer during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)