| 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
 Gaylord National Resort | |
| Date | May 28–30, 2013 |
| Location | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland |
| Winner | Arvind Mahankali |
| Age | 13 |
| Residence | Bayside, New York |
| Sponsor | New York Daily News |
| Sponsor location | New York City |
| Winning word | knaidel |
| No. of contestants | 281 |
| Pronouncer | Jacques Bailly |
| Preceded by | 85th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 87th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
The 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held from May 28 to May 30, 2013 at the Gaylord National in Oxon Hill, Maryland and was broadcast live on ESPN3, ESPN2, and ESPN.[1][2] For the first time, the competition included a vocabulary quiz in addition to the usual spelling challenge. Arvind Mahankali of Bayside, New York won the competition and received the $30,000 grand prize. Including local feeder tournaments, an estimated 11 million children participated.[3]
- ^ "Spelling Bee – Home". Scripps National Spelling Bee. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "About the Spelling Bee". Scripps National Spelling Bee. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ Steinmetz, Katy (May 31, 2013). "What You Missed While Not Watching the National Spelling Bee Finals". Time. Retrieved May 31, 2013.