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| − | The acronym '''FTP''' in a [[packet]] stands for "for 10 points," the standard phrase which marks the beginning of the [[giveaway]] clue to a [[tossup]] question. | + | <onlyinclude>The acronym '''FTP''' in a [[packet]] stands for "for 10 points," the standard phrase which marks the beginning of the [[giveaway]] clue to a [[tossup]] question. |
| − | Due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, it is preferred to always write out "for 10 points" instead of the acronym "FTP." | + | Due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, it is preferred to always write out "for 10 points" instead of the acronym "FTP."</onlyinclude> |
In most formats with "[[powers#Blind and open powers|blind powers]]," the latest point in the question where the [[powers#Power mark|power mark]] can possibly be placed is before the FTP. However, some questions (usually in super-hard tournaments) exist that either place the power mark after FTP or replace it with a phrase such as "For 15 points" or "For 20 points" (e.g. the [[Westbrook Experiment]]). | In most formats with "[[powers#Blind and open powers|blind powers]]," the latest point in the question where the [[powers#Power mark|power mark]] can possibly be placed is before the FTP. However, some questions (usually in super-hard tournaments) exist that either place the power mark after FTP or replace it with a phrase such as "For 15 points" or "For 20 points" (e.g. the [[Westbrook Experiment]]). | ||
==Related acronyms== | ==Related acronyms== | ||
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;FTPE | ;FTPE | ||
:"For 10 points each" | :"For 10 points each" | ||
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| + | ;FAQTP | ||
| + | :"For a quick 10 points" | ||
;FTSNOP | ;FTSNOP | ||
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==Elsewhere== | ==Elsewhere== | ||
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On [[University Challenge]], FTP is replaced with the phrase "Starter for 10." | On [[University Challenge]], FTP is replaced with the phrase "Starter for 10." | ||
Revision as of 09:04, 7 June 2021
The acronym FTP in a packet stands for "for 10 points," the standard phrase which marks the beginning of the giveaway clue to a tossup question.
Due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, it is preferred to always write out "for 10 points" instead of the acronym "FTP."
In most formats with "blind powers," the latest point in the question where the power mark can possibly be placed is before the FTP. However, some questions (usually in super-hard tournaments) exist that either place the power mark after FTP or replace it with a phrase such as "For 15 points" or "For 20 points" (e.g. the Westbrook Experiment).
Related acronyms
- FTPE
- "For 10 points each"
- FAQTP
- "For a quick 10 points"
- FTSNOP
- "For the stated number of points" (now out of use; this indicated the start of a bonus whose parts have varying point values)
Elsewhere
On University Challenge, FTP is replaced with the phrase "Starter for 10."