December 14, 2016 recap

$1,000 Toss-Up: FOOD & DRINK

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Stephen solves CATCH OF THE DAY.

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CONTESTANTS:

Duke Alloh: He's from Signal Hill, CA. Married high school biology teacher.


Stephen George: He's from Portland, OR. Newly married graphic designer.


Courtney Grussing: She's from Champagne, IL. Married with 1 son. Works for University of Illinois Alumni Association.


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$2,000 Toss-Up: TITLE

P O P U L A R

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Stephen rings in and doesn't say anything.


P O P U L A R

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Courtney solves POPULAR SCIENCE.


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Prize on the wheel: Wedge is labeled "CHICAGO". Worth $7,410.

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

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Round 1: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

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Courtney: 1 N on $500 next to $550, 2 G's on $500-CHICAGO, 1 T on $700, Buys 3 A's, 2 R's on $500 next to $550, Buys 2 E's, Buys 3 O's, 1 F on $800, Buys 1 I, 2 L's on $500-WILD CARD.



L O O _ I N G / _ O R

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Courtney solves LOOKING FOR A GREAT DEAL for $4,000 + CHICAGO TRIP valued at $7,410.



Duke: $0

Stephen: $1,000

Courtney: $13,410 + WILD CARD


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Round 2: CROSSWORD CLUE: ORANGE "BLANK" (Mystery Round)





Duke: 2 T's on $500-GIFT TAG, Buys 3 E's, Buys 3 A's, 2 R's on $650, No N on $500-1/2 CAR next to $650.


Stephen: 1 G on $500-1/2 CAR next to $650, Buys 1 O, 1 V on $650, 1 S on $900, 2 M's on $900, 1 L on $900, 1 D on $500 next to $650, No F on $500 next to $650.


Courtney: 1 Z on $700.







Courtney solves TREE GROVE MARMALADE ZEST for $700 which is raised to the $1,000 house minimum.



Duke: $0

Stephen: $1,000

Courtney: $14,410 + WILD CARD


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Round 3: PHRASE (Prize Puzzle/Express Round)


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Stephen: 5 T's on $500-1/2 CAR next to $650, Buys 2 O's, Buys 2 I's, 2 N's on $900, Buys 3 A's, 1 C on $900, 1 W on $500 next to $3,500, Buys 3 E's.



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Stephen solves I CAN'T WAIT TO STEP OFF THE PLANE for $4,700, a trip to Kauai valued at $7,562, & a 1/2 CAR.



Duke: $0

Stephen: $13,262 + 1/2 CAR (retired)

Courtney: $14,410 + WILD CARD


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$3,000 Toss-Up: RHYME TIME

O O _ _ E _ / _ F

N O O _ _ E _



Stephen solves OODLES OF NOODLES.

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Round 4: IN THE KITCHEN

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Stephen: No N on $900.


Courtney: 1 R on $500, Buys 4 E's, 1 O on FREE PLAY, Buys I---No I.


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FINAL SPIN: $650


Duke: No D


Stephen: No S


Courtney: 1 L


Duke: 1 C


Stephen: 3 T's



C O _ _ E R

T E _ _ E T T L E



Stephen solves COPPER TEAKETTLE for $4,950.



FINAL SCORES:
Duke: $1,000 house minimum

Stephen: $21,212

Courtney: $14,410 + WILD CARD (retired)



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

Stephen's wife Sarah is in the audience.

Stephen spins the bonus wheel and lands on the W.


The category is ON THE MAP.


RSTLNE gives us this:


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Picks: G H P O


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O H _ O





Stephen solves AKRON OHIO and wins $34,000.



TOTAL WINNINGS: $55,212!