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- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant loses $40,000 over tricky puzzle — fans call it ‘harder than it looks’ (marketrealist.com)
“Wheel of Fortune” contestant Adam Wredberg dominated the initial rounds, racking up $29,900 in cash and winning both a Tahitian cruise and a tour of America’s National Parks. However, his luck ran out in the bonus round.
Wredberg chose the category “What are you wearing?” and was given the standard letters R, S, T, L, N, E. He chose M, F, G, and O as his additional letters, leaving him with “M _ F _ N _ _ _ L O T _ E S.”
Despite a strong start, Wredberg couldn’t crack the puzzle, offering guesses like “My fun clothes” and “My funcles.” Host Ryan Seacrest revealed the correct answer, “My Fancy Clothes,” along with the news that Wredberg had missed out on an additional $40,000.
The challenging puzzle sparked debate online. Some viewers sympathized with Wredberg, arguing the puzzle was harder than it appeared. Others felt the puzzle was straightforward and that Wredberg simply missed an easy win.