“Wheel of Fortune” featured an exciting episode during the Great Escapes week, leading up to Thanksgiving. Contestants Ryan Burkett, Jill Schaae, and Sharay Grant competed in a series of puzzles with themes ranging from personal attire to exotic locations.
The episode kicked off with Ryan Burkett solving the $1,000 Toss Up with the answer “COSTUME PARTY,” setting a lively tone for the evening. Despite a slight hiccup in the $2,000 Toss Up where Ryan incorrectly guessed “STYLISH OUTFITS,” Jill Schaae quickly corrected with “STYLISH LOAFERS,” showcasing her keen sense of style. The contestants moved through the rounds, displaying impressive skills and strategic plays. Ryan led the game by solving “FAITHFUL COMPANION” and “CAR & INFINITY POOL,” while Jill and Sharay struggled with some unlucky spins and challenging guesses.
Standout Rounds and Strategic Plays
In Round 3, Ryan continued his winning streak by solving “THRIVING NIGHTLIFE,” which also won him a trip to Portugal. The Triple Toss Ups were a thematic treat, all centered around running, with Jill and Ryan splitting the wins. The speed-up round saw Ryan extending his lead with “MAKING A COMEBACK,” though no actual comeback was needed as he had already amassed a significant lead.
The real highlight of the episode came during the Bonus Round. The category was “Place,” and the puzzle “LOCAL BAKERY” proved to be a piece of cake for Ryan. With the help of his chosen letters, he quickly solved the puzzle and was rewarded with a $100,000 prize, making this one of the rare instances where a week featured multiple high-value wins.
Puzzle Overview
Here’s a detailed look at all the puzzle answers from the episode:
Round | Puzzle Answer |
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$1,000 Toss Up | COSTUME PARTY |
$2,000 Toss Up | STYLISH LOAFERS |
Round 1 | FAITHFUL COMPANION |
Round 2 | CAR & INFINITY POOL |
Round 3 (Prize) | THRIVING NIGHTLIFE |
Triple Toss Up 1 | LET’S START RUNNING |
Triple Toss Up 2 | WE SHOULD RUN A MARATHON |
Triple Toss Up 3 | RUN THAT BY ME AGAIN |
Round 4 | MAKING A COMEBACK |
Bonus Round | LOCAL BAKERY |