December 24, 2014 recap

$1,000 Toss-Up: On the Map

_ _ A _ _ _ S T O N
S _ U _ _ / C A R _ L I N A

Debbie solves CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA.

Debbie Nester, Pottstown, PA, middle school math and science teacher, married to Mike has two children
Josh Baver, Norman, OK, attending University of Oklahoma law school, married to Rachel and has one son, was struck by lightning
Aubrey Laidlaw, Glendora, CA, stay-at-home mom, married to Matt, has one daughter and one son, does interior design work

$2,000 Toss-Up: Event

_ T R I K I N G
_ O L D

Josh solves STRIKING GOLD.

Prize on Wheel: Gaylord Opryland Resort + Grand Ole Opry tickets + General Jackson showboat tour Nashville, TN, $7,400

Round 1: Phrase

This round is all Josh. He calls S and R on $800 and $600, buys E and A, then calls I on Free Play. After picking up the ½ Car between $650 and $900 with N, he calls P and T on $700 and Free Play.

_ E R _
I _ P _ R T A N T
P E R S _ N

He solves VERY IMPORTANT PERSON for $5,500 and the tag.

PERFECT ROUND

Debbie: $1,000
Josh: $7,500 + ½ Car tag
Aubrey: $0

The stage crew wishes everyone a happy holidays.
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Mystery Round: Before & After

Aubrey hits $550 for T, but after buying E, she hits Lose a Turn. Debbie and Josh both Bankrupt between $900 and $3,500.

Aubrey gets the Nashville trip with H, then buys O and I. After R and N on $700 and $900, she buys A to clear the vowels. Next are S on $500 between $800 and $650, L on $700, G on the ½ Car between $550 and $900, then M and W on $650 and $700.

T H E / _ E N / I S
M I G H T I E R / T H A N
T H E / S W O R _
S W A L L O W E R

She solves THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD SWALLOWER for $13,250, the ½ Car, and the prize.

Lose a Turn: Aubrey
Bankrupt: Debbie ($0), Josh (½ Car tag)

Debbie: $1,000
Josh: $7,500
Aubrey: $20,650 + ½ Car tag
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The licensing and clearance department gives holiday wishes.

Prize/Express Round: Things

Debbie calls T and N on $600, ½ Car between $650 and $900, then returns to $600 for a G. After buying I, she hits $650 for S, buys E, and calls L on $700. She buys O and calls H on $800, then duds with M on $800, after which Josh hits the Bankrupt between $900 and $650.

Aubrey doesn't spin…

G E N T L E
S O O T H I N G
T _ _ _ E / _ I N _ S

…instead, she solves GENTLE SOOTHING TRADE WINDS for nothing but the trip to Antigua (Verandah Resort & Spa, $7,000).

Dud: M (Debbie)
Bankrupt: Josh ($0)

Debbie: $1,000
Josh: $7,500
Aubrey: $27,650
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$3,000 Toss-Up: Food & Drink

_ E _ / B E _ N S
A N D / R _ _ _

Josh solves RED BEANS AND RICE.

Round 4: What Are You Doing?

Josh calls N and S on $700 and $650, then duds with T on $650.

Aubrey calls G on $700, buys I, then calls R on $700.

_ _ R S _ I N G / _ _
_ R _ _ _

Final Spin: 5,000! (Lose a Turn edited out)

Aubrey: H
Debbie: M
Josh: C
Aubrey: L
Debbie: D
Josh: P

P _ R S _ I N G / M _
D R _ _ M

He solves PURSUING MY DREAM for $7,350 more.

Duds: T (Josh, before Speed-Up), H (Aubrey), C (Josh), L (Aubrey)

End totals:
Debbie: $1,000
Josh: $17,850
Aubrey: $27,650
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$100,000 Bonus Round

Aubrey's husband and mother are in the audience.

She lands on the I in SPIN, and her puzzle is Phrase:

_ E _ L T _
_ _ / _ _ E _ S

M, C, G, I:

_ E _ L T _
_ _ / I _ E _ S

She doesn't solve WEALTH OF IDEAS for $32,000. End total: $27,650.

$5K EVERY DAY SPIN ID: SB4479055