Contestant #1: I’d like to solve the puzzle:

Host: Go right ahead.

_’D   L_KE   T_   BUY   _   V_WEL

Contestant #1: “I’d like to buy a vowel.”

Host: Ohhh unfortunately you can’t solve the puzzle and buy a vowel on the same turn.

Contestant #2: I want to solve the puzzle.

Host: Yes…

Contestant #2: “I’d like to buy a vowel.”

Host: Again, you can’t. Contestant #3, for the win?

Contestant #3: I’d like to buy a vowel.

Host: Correct, congratu-- hold on. My producers are telling me that you have to indicate that you’re solving the puzzle before you answer. Contestant #1, back to you.

Contestant #1: Please sir, it’s been days. My family must be getting worried.

Host: One second there Contestant #1, it seems like we’re headed to a commercial.