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The acronym '''FTP''' in a [[packet]] stands for "for 10 points," and marks the beginning of the [[giveaway]] clue to a question.   
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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.   
  
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Due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, official ACF, NAQT, PACE, and HSAPQ tournaments all forbid the usage of the acronym "FTP" in questions, forcing teams to write out "For 10 points" wherever it would appear. Other writers are strongly encouraged to do so as well.
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Due to its potential for confusing newer moderators, it is preferred to always write out "for 10 points" instead of the acronym "FTP."
  
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In [[NAQT]] play or other formats with "blind [[powers]]", the FTP is the latest point in the question where the power mark can possibly be placed, though some tournaments (usually super-hard tournaments) 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]]).  
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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]]).
  
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==Related Acronyms==
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==Related acronyms==
  
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FTPE - "For 10 points each"
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;FTPE
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:"For 10 points each"
  
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FTSNOP - "For the stated number Of points" (now out of use; this indicated the start of a bonus where parts had varying point values)
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;FTSNOP
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:"For the stated number of points" (now out of use; this indicated the start of a bonus whose parts have varying point values)
  
 
==Elsewhere==
 
==Elsewhere==
  
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In the [[University Challenge|British language]], FTP is pronounced "Starter for 10."
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On [[University Challenge]], FTP is replaced with the phrase "Starter for 10."
  
 
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Revision as of 14:19, 1 May 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"
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."

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