December 5, 2016 recap

NOTE: The prize wedge was placed over the $800.

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$1,000 Toss-Up: PHRASE

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Anne solves SMILES ALL AROUND.

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CONTESTANTS:

Drew Norton: He's from Ronkonkoma, NY. Director of staffing for a healthcare company. Originally from Stratford, CT.


Anne Flinchbaugh: She's from Seattle, WA. Into software. Loves crossword puzzles.


LaDeane Simmons: She's from Los Angeles, CA. Married with 3 children/4 grandchildren. Written 3 books and is a legal assistant.


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$2,000 Toss-Up: EVENT

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Anne solves SLUMBER PARTY.


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Prize on the wheel: Wedge is labeled "SEARS". Worth $7,500.

Gift Tag on the wheel: $1,000 Sears gift certificate.

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Round 1: QUOTATION

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Anne: 2 T's on $500-GIFT TAG, Buys 2 O's, Buys 3 E's, BANKRUPT next to $600.


LaDeane: 2 H's on $500 next to $650, Buys 4 A's, 4 W's on $700, Buys 3 I's, 3 L's on $600, 1 K on $700.



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LaDeane solves AWAY TO THE WINDOW I FLEW LIKE A FLASH for $5,800.



Drew: $0

Anne: $3,000

LaDeane: $5,800


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Round 2: BEFORE & AFTER (Mystery Round)

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LaDeane: 3 S's on $600, Buys 1 A, 1 R on $650, Buys 4 E's, 1 M on $650, 3 T's on $600, Buys 3 I's, BANKRUPT on right side of ONE MILLION.


Drew: 1 K on $600, BANKRUPT next to $900.


Anne: 2 N's on $700, 1 H on $650, 2 L's on $900.



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Anne solves LONG LIVE THE KING-SIZE MATTRESS for $3,850.



Drew: $0

Anne: $6,850

LaDeane: $5,800


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Round 3: LIVING THINGS (Prize Puzzle/Express Round)


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Drew: 2 T's on $700, 4 S's on $600, LOSE A TURN.


Anne: 2 N's on $500-WILD CARD, Buys 3 A's, Buys E---No E.


LaDeane: BANKRUPT on left side of ONE MILLION.


Drew: 2 R's on $550, Buys 2 I's, 1 G on $650, 1 F on $500 next to $800.



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Drew solves STARFISH AND STINGRAYS for $5,800 and a trip to Cozumel valued at $6,400.



Drew: $12,200

Anne: $6,850 + WILD CARD

LaDeane: $5,800


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$3,000 Toss-Up: AROUND THE HOUSE

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Anne solves MAKEUP REMOVER.

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Round 4: FOOD & DRINK

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FINAL SPIN: $600


Anne: 1 R


LaDeane: 1 S


Drew: 1 T


Anne: 2 B's...guesses BREAKFAST BAGEL


LaDeane: 1 E


Drew: No L


Anne: No D


LaDeane: 1 K


Drew: 1 N



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Drew solves BREAKFAST BACON for $3,200.



FINAL SCORES:
Drew: $15,400

Anne: $9,850 + WILD CARD (retired)
Secret Santa Spin ID: BC6883383

LaDeane: $5,800
Secret Santa Spin ID: PC4374242



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It's time for the $100,000 BONUS ROUND!

Drew spins the bonus wheel and lands on the N in SPIN.


The category is PHRASE.


RSTLNE gives us this:


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Picks: D C M A


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Drew fails to solve HOWDY FOLKS and we have another painful $100,000 loss.

Secret Santa Spin ID: CK03393



TOTAL WINNINGS: $15,400!