The correct answer to this Wheel of Fortune Bonus Round puzzle was AN EMPTY PARK. The category was PLACE, and the puzzle left many viewers trying to solve it along with the contestant from home.

Contestant Joaan made it to the Bonus Round after an impressive game, but the final puzzle proved to be a difficult challenge. Despite having the opportunity to think it through, the correct answer didn’t come in time.

With only 10 seconds on the clock, Joaan was unable to solve the puzzle before time expired, missing out on the $50,000 bonus prize. It was a heartbreaking finish after making it all the way to the final round.

Bonus Round puzzles often include simple-looking phrases that become surprisingly difficult under pressure, and this was another example of how quickly time can run out. Even so, Joaan’s appearance made for a memorable episode, leaving many fans wondering if they would have solved AN EMPTY PARK before the clock hit zero.