The episode on Wednesday, May 1 2024 featured three contestants vying for the Wheel of Fortune crown. Greg Moss, hailing from Riverside, claimed victory with a substantial total of $60,900, which includes his bonus round winnings. Gail Farrell, from Marlton, NJ, with 20 years of experience in education, performed admirably, as did Kimberlei Davis, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and children’s book author from Columbia, SC.
The Bonus Round
The bonus round had Greg Moss facing a “What Are You Doing?” puzzle with the solution “EMBARKING ON A NEW CHAPTER.” With the help of the usual letters RSTLNE, and additional picks W, M, V, and O, he cracked the puzzle, earning an extra $40,000 to round off his total winnings at $60,900.
Highlights of the Episode
Greg Moss clinched the victory after navigating through puzzles like “BOATS, BEACHES, BARS & BALLADS” in Round 1, where he correctly solved the phrase to secure a significant $10,700. Meanwhile, Gail shone in Round 2 by filling out the puzzle “FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION,” earning $5,450 in the process. Kimberlei’s win in Round 3, where she solved “BLACKENED FISH TACOS,” awarded her $8,550 and a vacation to Riviera Cancun.
The Triple Toss-Up puzzles focused on the “Thing” category. Greg came close in the first puzzle with “ELECTRIC BILL,” but ultimately, it went unsolved. Kimberlei bagged the second toss-up with “CABLE BILL,” and followed it up with another win by correctly solving “DOLLAR BILL.”
In the final puzzle, Greg solved “SPORTING GOODS STORE,” earning him $7,200. This brought his total winnings up to $20,900 before the bonus round.
Puzzle Solutions Table
Here is a summary of the night’s puzzles and their solutions:
| Puzzle | Solution | Category |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 Toss-Up | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA | On the Map |
| $2,000 Toss-Up | NEEDLE AND THREAD | Around the House |
| Round 1 | BOATS, BEACHES, BARS & BALLADS | Same Letter |
| Round 2 | FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION | What Are You Doing? |
| Round 3 (Prize) | BLACKENED FISH TACOS | Food & Drink |
| Triple Toss-Up 1 | ELECTRIC BILL | Thing |
| Triple Toss-Up 2 | CABLE BILL | Thing |
| Triple Toss-Up 3 | DOLLAR BILL | Thing |
| Round 4 | SPORTING GOODS STORE | Place |
| Bonus Round | EMBARKING ON A NEW CHAPTER | What Are You Doing? |