April 18, 2017 recap

$1,000 Toss-Up: ON THE MAP

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Tom solves CAIRO EGYPT.

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CONTESTANTS:

Sarah Giles: She's from Portland, OR. Works for a youth-serving nonprofit. Big Disney and tattoo fan.


Julie Knecht: She's from Chicago. Works for an advertising agency. Likes trying new restaurants and traveling.


Tom Iland : He's from Santa Clarita, CA. CPA. Gives speeches about autism.


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$2,000 Toss-Up: PHRASE

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Sarah solves KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL.


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Prize on the wheel: Wedge is labeled "WHEEL AROUND THE WORLD". Trip to Spain worth $8,000.

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

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Round 1: FUN & GAMES

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Sarah: 2 T's on $700, 1 H on $600, Buys 3 E's, 1 A on FREE PLAY, 2 S's on $500 next to $650, 2 R's on $700, 3 N's on $550, Buys 1 I, Buys 2 O's.



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Sarah solves RUNNING THE OBSTACLE COURSE for $5,300.



Sarah: $7,300

Julie: $0

Tom: $1,000


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Round 2: CROSSWORD CLUE: LOTS AND LOTS OF BOXES (Mystery Round)





Julie: No N on $600.


Tom: 1 T on $650, BANKRUPT next to $600.


Sarah: 2 R's on MYSTERY next to FREE PLAY---She flips it over for $10,000., BANKRUPT next to $900.


Julie: 1 S on $650, Buys E---No E.


Tom: 1 L on $700, Buys 1 I, 3 O's on FREE PLAY, 3 A's on FREE PLAY, 2 D's on $650, BANKRUPT next to $600.


Sarah: 1 M on $650, No H on $650.


Julie: 1 C on $500-½ CAR next to $550, BANKRUPT next to $900.


Tom: BANKRUPT next to $900.







Sarah solves MAIL CARDBOARD SOAP TOOL for $650 which is raised to the $1,000 house minimum.



Sarah: $8,300

Julie: $0

Tom: $1,000


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Round 3: FOOD & DRINK (Prize Puzzle/Express Round)


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Tom: No T on $500-WILD CARD.


Sarah: 2 R's on $900, BANKRUPT on right side of ONE MILLION.


Julie: 1 S on $900, Buys 2 E's, No L on $550.


Tom: 2 N's on $500-½ CAR next to $550, Buys 1 I, 2 G's on $500 next to $550, Buys O---No O.


Sarah: 1 P on $600, Buys 2 A's, Buys 2 U's, No M on $800.



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Julie solves REFRESHING GUAVA PUNCH for $650 and a trip to Antigua valued at $7,060.



Sarah: $8,300

Julie: $7,710

Tom: $1,000


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$3,000 Toss-Up: THING

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Julie solves POCKET DICTIONARY.

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Round 4: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

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FINAL SPIN: $500 next to $650


Julie: 2 T's

Tom: 1 N

Sarah: 2 G's

Julie: 2 S's

Tom: 2 L's

Sarah: 1 R



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Sarah solves GETTING ALL DRESSED UP for $4,500.



FINAL SCORES:
Sarah: $12,800

Julie: $10,710

Tom: $1,000



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$100,000 BONUS ROUND

Sarah's mom Betty is in the audience.

Sarah spins the bonus wheel and lands on the ★.

AMERICA'S★GAME★★SPIN&WIN★★★



The category is PHRASE.


RSTLNE gives us this:


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Picks: G H P O




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Sarah guesses FAR OVER YONDER but fails to solve WAY OVER YONDER. She doesn't win $50,000.



TOTAL WINNINGS: $12,800!



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$5K EVERY DAY SPIN ID:
SR9622526