It’s Wheel of Fortune, America’s Game and we’re posting the Bonus Puzzle with the winner’s final prize amount. By way of comparison, the Jeopardy! payoff is also included with a link to the recap of that game.

Theme: Great Escapes

Mon 5-24-21: $61,145
On Jeopardy: $28,600

The G and the P Tajj chose, along with his vowel, gave him the first word. With only the C for help with the last word,
H _ S _ R U _ _ L _ D A B I _
but he managed to pull it off before time ran out. Tajj was delighted to learn that he won a Ford Escape Hybrid worth $35,395 for his bonus prize.

Tue 5-25-21: $57,411
On Jeopardy: $31,400

Kim got one D and two A’s from her letters. That really didn’t give her much to work with but, somehow, she solved it
R I G _ _ O _ _ T H _ B A _
Rather amazing. Like Tajj, she won a Ford Escape Hybrid worth $35,395.

Wed 5-26-21: $24,310
On Jeopardy: $29,999

Nick put an M, a K and 2 A’s in his bonus puzzle. It didn’t look too daunting once they were turned over, but it
J U _ _ W A _ N ‘ _ _ A _ I N _ A N _ _ H I N _
to Nick in 10 seconds. He lost out on an extra $45,000.

Thu 5-27-21: $16,400
On Jeopardy: $38,000

Michael had a Wild Card and a shot at a million bucks. Unfortunately, he only got an A out of his letters and that put him right
_ E _ _ N D T _ E E _ G _ T _ A _ _
Michael didn’t lose out on the million because he didn’t pick that card. He lost out on the Ford Escape.

Fri 5-28-21: $63,925
On Jeopardy: $250,000

Jeana got one of every letter she chose and, with that assistance, she was able to solve the bonus puzzle as soon as
_ H _ _ L O _ _ B _ G A _ _ I _ _ I N G
even if the expression didn’t make a lot of sense. I’ve never heard anyone say they were doing that. Jeana’s bonus prize was a Ford Escape.

BONUS PUZZLE SOLUTIONS: show

COMMENT PUZZLE SOLUTIONS: show