"Wheel of Fortune" fans are upset after a technicality cost yet another contestant a win.
A rule that was introduced in 2016 along with the long-running game show’s crossword puzzle format has been causing some problems for players. As some note, the rule is needlessly restrictive to contestants who otherwise solve the puzzle. This was the case for contestant David Petersen, who lost out on big money simply for adding the word "and" to his answer.
The crossword puzzle typically consists of four words that the contestants need to figure out. When it comes time to deliver their answer, the rules state that they need to say the four words and only the four words that make up the puzzle solve. Unfortunately, on Wednesday's episode, Petersen answered, "Soul, Flounder, Cod and Catfish."