The April 18, 2024 episode of “Wheel of Fortune” featured three contestants: Manisha Grant, Courtney Johnson, and Kyle Johnson, who competed in a series of challenging puzzles with varying success. Manisha Grant emerged as the winner of the night, demonstrating effective puzzle-solving skills and strategic gameplay. Her winnings included a substantial cash total and a luxurious vacation to St. Croix.
The Bonus Round
The episode concluded with the bonus round where Manisha attempted to solve the puzzle “WRAPPING SOME GIFTS” under the category “What Are You Doing?”. Despite a near-complete puzzle board and a favorable selection of letters, she narrowly missed solving it by mistakenly guessing “WRAPPING SAME GIFTS”, thus failing to secure the bonus prize.
Contestant Insights and Puzzle Dynamics
Manisha Grant, a home bakery owner, proved her mettle by successfully solving several puzzles including “CARBONATED WATER LILIES” and “BEER-BATTERED FISH & CHIPS”, the latter adding $8,700 to her total. Her adept use of consonants and vowels played a significant role in her victories. On the other hand, Courtney Johnson, despite a slow start, gained momentum in the Triple Toss Up rounds, correctly identifying “DESIGNER PURSE” and “CREDIT CARD HOLDER”, contributing significantly to her final tally of $13,400. Kyle Johnson faced tougher luck with multiple bankrupts derailing his chances despite correctly solving “FANNY PACK” in the Triple Toss Up.
Puzzle Solutions Table
Here is a summary of the night’s puzzles and their solutions:
| Round | Puzzle Solution |
|---|---|
| $1,000 Toss Up | FIRST AND FOREMOST |
| $2,000 Toss Up | NICOLE KIDMAN |
| Round 1 | CARBONATED WATER LILIES |
| Round 2 | BEER-BATTERED FISH & CHIPS |
| Round 3 (Prize) | DAZZLING DIAMOND RING |
| Triple Toss Up 1 | DESIGNER PURSE |
| Triple Toss Up 2 | CREDIT CARD HOLDER |
| Triple Toss Up 3 | FANNY PACK |
| Round 4 | SAILING THE SEVEN SEAS |
| Bonus Puzzle | WRAPPING SOME GIFTS |