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 ...

Spelling Bee rules, explained: Number of words, rounds & how a spell-off works in 2025 Zac Al-Khateeb May 27, 2025 • 10:20 am PDT ...