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Dramatic 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends With a Tie

We Have Two Winners

For the third year in a row, the clash of the nation’s brightest under 16-year-olds ended in a draw, with co-champions—but there was plenty of tension and proud moments along the way.

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