Two words were played in each of the first two rounds, while the third round continued until time was called. If a word was in progress at the end of the third round, the Lucky Slot was removed from play and the remaining letters were put in place one at a time until someone buzzed-in and guessed the word, scoring $300 per unplaced letter. An incorrect guess locked the contestant out of the word. If time was called after a word was completed, one final word was played under these same rules.