Word game later in life. Popular word-based game shows have been a part of television and radio throughout broadcast history, including Spelling Bee (the first televised game show) and Wheel of Fortune (the longest-running syndicated game show in the United States). In a letter arrangement game, the goal is to form words out of given letters. These games generally test vocabulary skills as well as lateral thinking skills. Some examples of letter arrangement games include Scrabble, Upwords, Bananagrams, "Countdown", and Paperback. In a paper and pencil game, players write their own words, often under specific constraints. For example, a crossword requires players
Words and Music (U.S. game show) Bob Mario, and Don Minter. For example, the clue is "right between the eyes" and the word in the song the players are listening for is "nose". The first player to buzz in with the correct word after it was sung won cash and the opportunity to select the next clue. Four songs were played in each round. The player with the highest cash score at the end of the day won the game and the right to compete on the next show. There was no bonus game. Contestants who won three straight days in a row received a brand