Once she finishes reading each question, a 10-second timer starts; the point value is determined by how long the players wait to buzz in.
If, on the last question, the team in third place buzzes in so early that they cannot catch up, they are immediately eliminated without being permitted to answer.
The round can end early if one team falls so far behind that they cannot at least tie for second place even by scoring all remaining points.
The timer begins to run only after Wax finishes reading each question, and stops when a player buzzes in or after 10 seconds have elapsed.
An incorrect answer, pass, or failure to buzz in after 10 seconds awards no money and wastes the time used on that question.