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Viewers of Wheel of Fortune were buzzing after Adam Wredberg\u2019s near-perfect run ended in heartbreak during the Bonus Round. While some argued the final puzzle was nearly impossible, others felt he had enough clues to solve it. Wredberg had an impressive start, quickly solving the opening puzzle and securing $13,100 plus a Tahitian cruise in the Mystery Round.<\/p>\n

He maintained momentum, closing the main game with nearly $30,000 and two luxurious trips, setting himself up as a frontrunner. The high-stakes Bonus Round, however, brought disappointment. Standing with host Ryan Seacrest and his family, Wredberg selected the category \u201cWhat Are You Wearing?\u201d<\/p>\n

After picking letters, the puzzle board read: \u201cM _ F _ N _ _ _ L O T _ E S.\u201d With the standard \u201cR, S, T, L, N, E\u201d and his extra letters \u201cM, F, G, O,\u201d he had just 10 seconds to solve the three-word phrase. He guessed phrases like \u201cMy fun clothes\u201d and even joked, \u201cMy funcles,\u201d but the correct answer was \u201cMy Fancy Clothes.\u201d Missing it cost him a $40,000 bonus, leaving the audience groaning and social media alight with debate.<\/p>\n

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