Apparently playing it up straight means using the 5 first even though you can play the 5 before the 5 shows. I couldn't finish it with the 5 first.

Sorry Jill when I used your hints it didn't work but when I played it straight and used the 8 first I finally got it! It took me like 10 tries!

I've finished the game but it freezes and won't record my score. Have to click on "Previous Game" to get out of it.

Happy Thanksgiving to to all Americans. Take time to give Thanks for all your Blessings and pray for all our Service men and women who can not be with their families today.

I didn't wait for anything and used 8 first and it seemed to work OK (altho' I expect emm will beat my score when she has time to play).
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US

Playing it straight quickly leads to solve

I found using the 5 first worked better as well as Jill's help.

nice game

nice game

Wait for the 9.
8 before 8.