The October 11 episode of Wheel of Fortune saw contestants Hanna Chung and Laura Tarpley, Jennifer McKee and Lucy Gutierrez, and Rebecca Labarba and Kendra Soucy compete in a spirited game of words and phrases. Hanna and Laura emerged as the winners, showcasing their skills in puzzle-solving and strategic play. This recap provides a detailed look at the game’s key moments and puzzle solutions.
Puzzle Highlights and Game Strategy
The game kicked off with the $1,000 Toss Up, where Jennifer quickly solved “MAID OF HONOR,” setting a competitive tone. In the $2,000 Toss Up, Laura’s correct guess of “GIRLS TRIP” brought an early lead for her team. The first round was a showcase of teamwork, with Jennifer and Lucy identifying “RUBIES, DIAMONDS, EMERALDS” for a substantial gain.
The momentum continued in Round 2 with “MOISTURIZING & SOUR CREAM,” solved by Rebecca and Kendra amidst a few risky spins that fortunately paid off. The Prize Puzzle round was particularly exciting as Hanna and Laura smartly navigated “GETTING MY STEPS IN,” winning not only the round but also a vacation, significantly boosting their total winnings.
The Triple Toss Up rounds brought quick wins with “FROZEN BROCCOLI,” “FROZEN PEAS,” and “FROZEN DAIQUIRI,” showcasing the contestants’ quick thinking. The final speed-up round saw Jennifer and Lucy adding “BUY MORE, SAVE MORE” to their tally, though it was not enough to surpass Hanna and Laura.
Challenging Bonus Round and Fan Word of the Day
In the bonus round, the category “What Are You Wearing?” proved challenging. The puzzle, “CASUAL ACTIVEWEAR,” was not solved, leaving the bonus money unclaimed. Despite this, the episode ended on a high note with the Fan Friday Word of the Day, “GETAWAY,” tied into a dreamy prize of a trip to Tuscany and the Italian Riviera.
Puzzle Solutions
Here’s a detailed table of the night’s puzzles, providing a clear view of the solutions and the strategic guesses by the contestants.
| Round | Puzzle Solution |
|---|---|
| $1,000 Toss Up | MAID OF HONOR |
| $2,000 Toss Up | GIRLS TRIP |
| Round 1 | RUBIES, DIAMONDS, EMERALDS |
| Round 2 | MOISTURIZING & SOUR CREAM |
| Prize Puzzle | GETTING MY STEPS IN |
| Triple Toss Up 1 | FROZEN BROCCOLI |
| Triple Toss Up 2 | FROZEN PEAS |
| Triple Toss Up 3 | FROZEN DAIQUIRI |
| Round 4 | BUY MORE, SAVE MORE |
| Bonus Round (Failed) | CASUAL ACTIVEWEAR |