The Spelling Bee has a special spell-off round in the event a champion can't be determined in a set time limit. It occurs in the final round, if one of the following conditions are met: ...

Scripps National Spelling Bee Tweaks Its Rules to Make 'Spell-Off' Tiebreaker Less Likely WASHINGTON (AP) — The Scripps National Spelling Bee won't be so quick to force spellers into a lightning ...