What happens if a player does not write an answer before the timer runs out?

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There is no official penalty. The rules give 30 seconds to write an answer, and the designer says groups playing for stakes can refuse late answers, while casual groups are lax about it. A player who misses the writing time should still be allowed to bet, but cannot collect the 3-point bonus for a winning guess. Some groups enforce the timer only for betting.

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What happens if a player does not write an answer before the timer runs out?