Also, the red slash for letters that are not in the puzzle now faces in the opposite direction. The circular graphic for whenever a contestant calls a letter now has an embossed effect.The 'popup' score graphics at the start of Round 3 are now transparent.The category strips now have gray semi-circles at the top and bottom, and the three-dimensional effect is removed.However, it cuts to a shot looking straight down the tunnel zooming out, wiping to the 'o' in 'OF' and revealing the Wheel of Fortune logo. The opening sequence is similar to last season.

The base of the Wheel no longer flashes after a contestant solves the puzzle.

The board's border and the rest of the set lights do not flash if the Bonus Round is won.

Starting with the second week, they revert to revealing one letter at a time (and in a zig-zag if the puzzle uses two rows), but at a much faster pace than previously.

For the first week, bonus puzzle answers fill in all at once regardless of whether or not the puzzle is solved.

The font is slightly smaller and bolder.

The screen can now display other graphics, including a graphic for each week's theme which typically appears as a bumper after Round 2 or 3.

Vanna now moves her hand in front of letters to activate them, instead of touching them directly.

The puzzle board is now one contiguous screen activated by Lidar.

However, the contestants’ scores are slightly extended to the left.

Despite these changes, the widened contestant railing is retained.

Pat, Vanna, and the winning contestant no longer stand six feet apart during the closing.

The Bonus Round is mostly staged as it was prior to Season 38, although Pat still grabs the envelope.

Pat once again walks over to congratulate the contestants.

With a few exceptions, studio audiences are reinstated.

Most of the changes enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic are reverted:.

Jim no longer appears on camera during the intro.

Bellamie Blackstone is now the show's producer while she joined during Season 39, all production of that season had been completed prior to her joining.

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