Merriam-Webster continues to serve as the official dictionary and foundational content partner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, with its Unabridged platform powering word selection, study materials, and competitive standards. As the Bee expands across tens of thousands of schools and digital learning environments, the partnership has evolved into a year-round educational ecosystem—cementing Merriam-Webster’s role as both the authority on language and a core driver of the program’s national scale.