Friday’s episode featured three contestants: Tracy McBride, Jeri Holst, and Joe Kelly. Tracy hailed from Greenville, SC, and had previously auditioned for the show 28 years ago. Jeri, from Escondido, CA, is a grandmother who likes adventure, while Joe, from Warren, MI, plays in a golf league.
The Bonus Round
Tracy advanced to the Bonus Round and selected the category “Phrase.” After the letters were revealed, she quickly identified “FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH,” clinching the victory and taking home a brand-new Ford Edge SEL worth $41,420.
Fan Friday
Today’s Fan Friday Word was “MARGARITA“, with a prize of a $1000 Margaritaville Gift Card + Frozen Concoction Maker.
Highlights of the Episode
In the first Toss-Up, Jeri identified “KEY WEST, FLORIDA,” earning $1,000. Joe claimed the second Toss-Up prize of $2,000 by recognizing “DESIGNER PERFUME.”
In Round 1, the puzzle “PLAYING BY THE RULES” saw Joe claim victory and a decent sum, including the Million Dollar Wedge.
The second round presented a Before & After puzzle, “FRUIT PUNCH LINE.” Despite a mix of duds and missed solves, Tracy came through in Round 3 by solving “I’M TOTALLY SMITTEN,” which earned her a trip to Nassau in addition to the $3,300 cash prize.
The Triple Toss-Up puzzles followed, where Tracy and Joe each solved one puzzle, “PARKING PERMIT” and “PARKING METER,” respectively. Jeri managed to solve “PARKING TICKET,” ensuring each contestant got a share of the prize. Jeri also took home the Round 4 puzzle “RAINBOW TROUT.”
Puzzle Solutions Table
Here is a summary of the night’s puzzles and their solutions:
| Puzzle Type | Solution |
|---|---|
| $1,000 Toss-Up | KEY WEST, FLORIDA |
| $2,000 Toss-Up | DESIGNER PERFUME |
| Round 1 | PLAYING BY THE RULES |
| Round 2 | FRUIT PUNCH LINE |
| Round 3 (Prize) | I’M TOTALLY SMITTEN |
| Triple Toss-Up 1 | PARKING PERMIT |
| Triple Toss-Up 2 | PARKING METER |
| Triple Toss-Up 3 | PARKING TICKET |
| Round 4 | RAINBOW TROUT |
| Bonus Puzzle | FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH |