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Before the final spin, she jokingly mentioned she might quit her marketing job if things went her way<strong>&#8230;. Continue Reading \ud83d\udd3d<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>In the bonus round, the category was \u201cLiving Things.\u201d After the standard letters R, S, T, L, N, and E appeared, she selected M, C, F, and A. The board revealed just enough clues to guide her.With the clock ticking, she quickly solved the puzzle: \u201cPack of coyotes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The moment the answer was confirmed, her reaction said everything. She jumped in excitement, then became emotional as confetti filled the stage. Standing beside host Ryan Seacrest and co-host Vanna White, she celebrated a life-changing win.<\/p>\n<p>Her total earnings reached $1,035,155. She later shared that she plans to use the money to pay off student loans, buy a home, and clear existing debts. 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