December 8, 2016 recap

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

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$1,000 Toss-Up: PHRASE

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Jamice solves WINTER IS COMING.

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CONTESTANTS:

Thomas Fedorcyzk: He's from Somers Point, NJ. EMT and security officer for a casino. Married with 1 daughter and 5 nieces.


Jamice Lee: She's from Richmond, VA. 1st grade teacher. Married for 2 years.


Michelle Green: She's from Clinton Township, MI. Retail manager. Married with 3 children.


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$2,000 Toss-Up: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

S _ _ R I N G

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Thomas solves SCORING POINTS.


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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: SONG LYRICS

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Thomas: 2 S's on $600, Buys 4 O's, 2 T's on $700, Buys A---No A.


Jamice: 3 R's on $500 next to $550, Buys 2 I's, 1 L on $550, 3 H's on $550, 1 N on $500 next to $550, 1 B on $550, 1 D on $550.



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Jamice solves RUDOLPH WITH YOUR NOSE SO BRIGHT for $5,050.



Thomas: $2,000

Jamice: $6,050

Michelle: $0


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Round 2: CROSSWORD CLUE: IT GLITTERS (Mystery Round)





Jamice: 3 S's on $500-WILD CARD, Buys 1 A, Buys 2 I's, No T on $650.


Michelle: 2 E's on FREE PLAY, 2 P's on $900, Buys 1 O, 1 H on $500-GIFT TAG, 1 R on $650, Buys 1 U, 1 D on $900, 1 G on $500 next to $650, 1 M on $650.







Michelle solves GOLD GEMS SAPPHIRE SEQUINS for $4,500 + $1,000 GIFT TAG.



Thomas: $2,000

Jamice: $6,050 + WILD CARD

Michelle: $5,500


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Round 3: EVENT (Prize Puzzle/Express Round)


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Michelle: 3 S's on $600, Buys 4 A's, Buys 2 E's, 4 N's on $650, 1 G on $650, Buys 4 I's, 1 L on $900, 2 R's on $550, Buys 1 U, Buys 1 O, LOSE A TURN.



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Thomas solves VISITING A POLYNESIAN RESTAURANT for $0 but it's a prize puzzle and he's won a trip to Oahu valued at $7,779.



Thomas: $9,779

Jamice: $6,050 + WILD CARD

Michelle: $5,500


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$3,000 Toss-Up: PLACE

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Jamice solves MY HOMETOWN.

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Round 4: LANDMARKS

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FINAL SPIN: $500 next to $5,000


Jamice: 2 S's


Michelle: 3 R's


Thomas: 1 T



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Thomas solves PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES for $1,500.



FINAL SCORES:
Thomas: $11,279

Jamice: $9,050 + WILD CARD (retired)
Secret Santa Spin ID: JH6510807

Michelle: $5,500
Secret Santa Spin ID: MM6860331



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

Thomas' wife Krysta is in the audience.

Thomas spins the bonus wheel and lands on the S in SPIN.


The category is PLACE.


RSTLNE gives us this:


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Picks: M C Q A


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Thomas solves QUAINT COTTAGE and wins $34,000.

Secret Santa Spin ID: GR7258911



TOTAL WINNINGS: $45,279!