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game show

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noun

game shows plural
  1. a television or radio program in which contestants answer questions or play games of skill or chance in order to win money or other prizes.


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US broadcaster NBC is producing a game show based on the word puzzle Wordle to be hosted by morning TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie, with a premiere set for 2027.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Guthrie did not mention the situation with her mother’s abduction, but indicated her game show duties will be another step toward normalcy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Macron said that the former game show host needs to be “serious” and avoid the urge to talk to television cameras.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

“I appeared on the TV game show Concentration in 1968,” he announced, “and won a roomful of furniture and wood paneling for my rumpus room.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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