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In the game of Bingo why is 76 called "was she worth it"?

Question #146990. Asked by chabenao1.
Last updated Apr 20 2023.
Originally posted Aug 18 2019 9:05 PM.

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Answer has 17 votes.

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A marriage licence used to cost 7 shillings and sixpence.
76 -- Was she worth it? -- This refers to the pre-decimal price of a marriage licence in Britain, 7/6d. The players shout back "Every Penny"
bingocrew.co.uk/bingo-lingo no longer exists
link https://www.winkbingo.com/blog/the-history-behind-bingo-numbers


Response last updated by gtho4 on Apr 20 2023.
Aug 18 2019, 9:38 PM
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