Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won a tense tiebreaker to take the title at this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the best young speller in the English language.

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation