The champion competed against one of the other two challengers in each question during this round.

"We were looking at the best way to determine a champion and best way to compete against our competition for the whole year."

A final mini series in which past champions competed was filmed.

Also, by virtue of getting a Lingo here, they are retired as champions and two new teams compete the next day.

In 2005, the show invited several former long-running champions of the original format to compete one-on-one.

The champions can still compete on any brand.

In almost any other sport, the champions of 35 years ago could not compete on equal terms with today's best.

National champions from different countries will compete, as well as an open category for competitors who submit a video entry.

Seven champions from each borough will compete for the city title.

The champion of each region will then compete in a tournament to decide the league champion.