Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make 'spell-off' tiebreaker less likely

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is modifying its rules, reducing the emphasis on the controversial "spell-off" tiebreaker. This decision follows criticism of last year's abrupt ending. Judges will now have more flexibility to allow the bee to continue beyond the allotted broadcast time.

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