The 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee began in National Harbor, Maryland.

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The event spans two days and concludes with the finals on Thursday.

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The Scripps National Spelling Bee showcases the skills of talented young spellers.

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The National Spelling Bee finals will be broadcast live on Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. ET.

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The finals will be aired on ION and Bounce, both owned by the E.W. Scripps Company.

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ION and Bounce can be accessed for free over the air and are also available on various cable, satellite, and streaming platforms.

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