I'm not sure if the expression
=SUM(IF(ISTEXT(C6:AE6),0.5,0))
was meant to be array-entered
(Press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
which then seems to work as intended ??

That was more fun than pulling teeth.
ROTFL! I've got only a set of dentures, btw.
No need to pull, just take out / wash / put back. <bg
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