January 11, 2017 recap

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


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$1,000 Toss-Up: PHRASE

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Calvin solves BURSTING WITH FLAVOR.

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CONTESTANTS:

Kristen Holland: She's from McKinney, TX. Married stay-at-home mom of 3.


Calvin Jones: He's from Charlotte, NC. English, composition, & literature teacher.


Paula Waw: She's from Tulsa, OK. Married with 5 children, 7 grandchildren, & 1 great granddaughter. Retired systems engineer.


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$2,000 Toss-Up: THING

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Calvin rings in but doesn't say anything.


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Kristen solves SUCCESS STORY.


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Prize on the wheel: Wedge is labeled "V8". Worth $7,500 cash.

Gift Tag on the wheel: $1,000 cash courtesy of V8.

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Round 1: FOOD & DRINK

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Kristen: 2 N's on $700, Buys 4 A's, 1 D on $500 next to $550, Buys 5 E's, LOSE A TURN.


Calvin: 3 T's on $900, BANKRUPT next to $900.


Paula: 2 L's on $650, Buys 1 U, 3 C's on $500-GIFT TAG, Buys O---No O.


Kristen: Buys 1 I, 4 S's on $700, BANKRUPT next to $600.


Calvin: 3 R's on $700, LOSE A TURN.


Paula: 2 P's on $500 next to $550.



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L E T T U C E / A N D

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Paula solves SPINACH PARSLEY LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS for $3,300 & $1,000 GIFT TAG.



Kristen: $2,000

Calvin: $1,000

Paula: $4,300


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Round 2: CROSSWORD CLUE: STAYING FIT (Mystery Round)





Calvin: No T on $3,500.


Paula: LOSE A TURN.


Kristen: 1 S on $500-1/2 CAR next to $650, Buys 1 E, 2 N's on MYSTERY next to $700---She flips it over for a BANKRUPT.


Calvin: 2 R's on $700, Buys 3 I's, 2 G's on $600, Buys 1 A, 1 B on $500-1/2 CAR next to $550, Buys 3 O's, 3 C's on FREE PLAY.







Calvin solves CYCLING YOGA ROWING AEROBICS for $3,850 & 1/2 CAR.



Kristen: $2,000

Calvin: $4,850 + 1/2 CAR

Paula: $4,300


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Round 3: TV QUOTE (Prize Puzzle/Express Round)


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Paula: 1 T on $700, Buys 5 E's, 2 R's on $500 next to $650, Buys 2 A's, 1 W on $500-1/2 CAR next to $650, Buys 1 I, 1 N on $650, Buys 3 O's, 1 G on $500 next to $650, BANKRUPT next to $900.


Kristen: 2 C's on $500-WILD CARD.



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W E ' R E

E _ _ E C T I N G / _ O _



Kristen solves COME ABOARD WE'RE EXPECTING YOU for $1,000 and a Caribbean cruise valued at $7,520.



Kristen: $10,520 + WILD CARD

Calvin: $4,850 + 1/2 CAR (retired)

Paula: $4,300


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$3,000 Toss-Up: EVENT

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Calvin solves CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

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Round 4: RHYME TIME

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FINAL SPIN: $650


Calvin: 1 N

Paula: No R

Kristen: 1 T

Calvin: 3 S's



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Calvin solves BEES FLEAS & MANATEES for $6,600.



FINAL SCORES:
Kristen: $10,520 + WILD CARD (retired)

Calvin: $14,450

Paula: $4,300



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$100,000 BONUS ROUND

Calvin's dad Calvin and friend Emily are in the audience.

Calvin spins the bonus wheel and lands on the E in GAME.


The category is THING.


RSTLNE gives us this:


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Picks: C M P A




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Calvin guesses A "SOMETHING" BREAK but fails to solve A QUIET BREAK. He doesn't win $34,000.



TOTAL WINNINGS: $14,450!


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V8 Sweepstakes Puzzle of the Day:
HEAVENLY TASTE