Spell K-n-a-i-d-e-l! We Have a New Spelling Bee Champion!

Arvind Mahankali is the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion! His final word? Knaidel. He is the recipient of $30,000 in cash and prizes. He also is taking home a huge trophy! And, in case you were wondering what ‘knaidel’ means, here you go:

knai·del [kneyd-l]
noun, plural knai·dlach [kneyd-luhkh, -lahkh] Jewish Cookery
a dumpling, especially a small ball of matzo meal, eggs, and salt, often mixed with another foodstuff, as ground almonds or grated potato, usually served in soup.