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'''Episode 8159''' was broadcast on 29 November 2023, as part of [[Series 88]]. | '''Episode 8159''' was broadcast on 29 November 2023, as part of [[Series 88]]. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Andy Russell]] played [[Liz Blower]], with Liz Blower winning {{score|56|55}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Coles]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
Russell's numbers declaration of 99 in Round 14 is the lowest declaration that has ever scored points, and the only successful declaration with two digits. | Russell's numbers declaration of 99 in Round 14 is the lowest declaration that has ever scored points, and the only successful declaration with two digits. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Andy Russell|Liz Blower}} | {{Rounds-start|Andy Russell|Liz Blower}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |HSNAEIBOZ|honies {{x}} |BEANS | + | {{R-letters |1 |HSNAEIBOZ|honies {{x}}|BEANS |BONEISH* | 0|5 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |NADEROLEG|GRANDEE |GRENADE |ENLARGED*, LANGERED*, LARGENED*, OLEANDER, RELOANED*, RENEGADO*| 7|12 | + | {{R-letters |2 |NADEROLEG|GRANDEE |GRENADE |ENLARGED*, LANGERED*, LARGENED*, OLEANDER, RELOANED*, RENEGADO*| 7|12 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 100|3|8|2|9|10| 134 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|3|8|2|9|10| 134 | ||
|135 | |135 | ||
| − | |134|sol2=3 × 10 + | + | |134|sol2=3 × 10 + 8 ÷ 2 + 100 |
|7|22|25}} | |7|22|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ECHODOTS|It's what Rachel and Susie have done today.|COHOSTED}} | + | {{R-TTT |ECHODOTS|It's what [[Rachel Riley|Rachel]] and [[Susie Dent|Susie]] have done today.|COHOSTED}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |LIWAMEFOT|FLAME | + | {{R-letters |4 |LIWAMEFOT|FLAME |fomate {{x}}|FLOATIE*, FOLIATE, MALEFIT*| 12|22 | 32}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |PKSUAIBGE|BAKES | + | {{R-letters |5 |PKSUAIBGE|BAKES |PEAKS |BUPKIS*, GABIES*, PEKAUS*, PIKAUS*| 17|27 | 38}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 50|10|7|9|3|8| 692 | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|10|7|9|3|8| 692 | ||
|— | |— | ||
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|rr=692|solrr=(10 − 3 + 7) × 50 − 8 | |rr=692|solrr=(10 − 3 + 7) × 50 − 8 | ||
|17|27|48}} | |17|27|48}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |DOSQTIAEN|TOADIES | + | {{R-letters |7 |DOSQTIAEN|TOADIES |SEDATION | | 17|35 | 56}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |ROPACELDU|clouder {{x}}|PARCEL |CROUPADE, CUPOLAED*, OPERCULA*, PALOURDE*, POULARDE* | + | {{R-letters |8 |ROPACELDU|clouder {{x}}|PARCEL |CROUPADE, CUPOLAED*, OPERCULA*, PALOURDE*, POULARDE*| 17|41 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|4|3|2|6|4| 682 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|4|3|2|6|4| 682 | ||
| − | |688|sol1=(4 + 3) × 4 × 25 − | + | |688|sol1=(4 + 3) × 4 × 25 − 6 × 2 |
|— | |— | ||
|rr=682|solrr=((25 + 4) × 6 − 3) × 4 − 2 | |rr=682|solrr=((25 + 4) × 6 − 3) × 4 − 2 | ||
|22|41|74}} | |22|41|74}} | ||
{{R-TTT |GAMETURN|Board games with the family can often turn into this.|ARGUMENT}} | {{R-TTT |GAMETURN|Board games with the family can often turn into this.|ARGUMENT}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|RENIFERIL|REFINER | + | {{R-letters |10|RENIFERIL|REFINER |inline {{x}}|FIERIER*, RELINER*, RIFELER*| 29|41 | 81}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|MOTURPEAN|PROTEAN |MATURE | + | {{R-letters |11|MOTURPEAN|PROTEAN |MATURE |EMPATRON*, MANUPORT*| 36|41 | 89}} |
| − | MANUPORT*| 36|41 |89}} | + | {{R-letters |12|SITAYIRJA|SITAR |SATAY |RAIYATS* | 41|46 | 96}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|SITAYIRJA|SITAR | + | {{R-letters |13|MEUDTILSO|DILUTES |mudiest {{x}}|METULOIDS*, MOULDIEST, MUSTELOID*, OUTSMILED| 48|46 |114}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|MEUDTILSO|DILUTES | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 75|3|6|1|6|2| 100 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|3|6|1|6|2| 100 | ||
|99|sol1=(3 + 1) × 6 + 75 | |99|sol1=(3 + 1) × 6 + 75 | ||
|104 | |104 | ||
| − | |rr=100|solrr= | + | |rr=100|solrr=75 ÷ 3 × (6 − 2) |
|55|46|124}} | |55|46|124}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|OPTICRAVE|c2time=10.25|c2sol=PROACTIVE|55|56|134}} | {{R-conundrum|15|OPTICRAVE|c2time=10.25|c2sol=PROACTIVE|55|56|134}} | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 1 December 2023
Episode 8159 was broadcast on 29 November 2023, as part of Series 88.
Andy Russell played Liz Blower, with Liz Blower winning 56 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Coles, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Russell's numbers declaration of 99 in Round 14 is the lowest declaration that has ever scored points, and the only successful declaration with two digits.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Russell | Score | Liz Blower | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSNAEIBOZ | honies ☓ | 0 – 5 | BEANS | BONEISH* | 7 |
| 2 | NADEROLEG | GRANDEE | 7 – 12 | GRENADE | ENLARGED*, LANGERED*, LARGENED*, OLEANDER, RELOANED*, RENEGADO* | 15 |
| 3 | 100 3 8 2 9 10 → 134 | 135 | 7 – 22 | 134
3 × 10 + 8 ÷ 2 + 100 |
|
25 |
| TTT | ECHODOTS | It's what Rachel and Susie have done today. | COHOSTED | |||
| 4 | LIWAMEFOT | FLAME | 12 – 22 | fomate ☓ | FLOATIE*, FOLIATE, MALEFIT* | 32 |
| 5 | PKSUAIBGE | BAKES | 17 – 27 | PEAKS | BUPKIS*, GABIES*, PEKAUS*, PIKAUS* | 38 |
| 6 | 50 10 7 9 3 8 → 692 | — | 17 – 27 | 693 ☓ |
RR: 692 = (10 − 3 + 7) × 50 − 8 |
48 |
| 7 | DOSQTIAEN | TOADIES | 17 – 35 | SEDATION | 56 | |
| 8 | ROPACELDU | clouder ☓ | 17 – 41 | PARCEL | CROUPADE, CUPOLAED*, OPERCULA*, PALOURDE*, POULARDE* | 64 |
| 9 | 25 4 3 2 6 4 → 682 | 688
(4 + 3) × 4 × 25 − 6 × 2 |
22 – 41 | — |
RR: 682 = ((25 + 4) × 6 − 3) × 4 − 2 |
74 |
| TTT | GAMETURN | Board games with the family can often turn into this. | ARGUMENT | |||
| 10 | RENIFERIL | REFINER | 29 – 41 | inline ☓ | FIERIER*, RELINER*, RIFELER* | 81 |
| 11 | MOTURPEAN | PROTEAN | 36 – 41 | MATURE | EMPATRON*, MANUPORT* | 89 |
| 12 | SITAYIRJA | SITAR | 41 – 46 | SATAY | RAIYATS* | 96 |
| 13 | MEUDTILSO | DILUTES | 48 – 46 | mudiest ☓ | METULOIDS*, MOULDIEST, MUSTELOID*, OUTSMILED | 114 |
| 14 | 75 3 6 1 6 2 → 100 | 99
(3 + 1) × 6 + 75 |
55 – 46 | 104 |
RR: 100 = 75 ÷ 3 × (6 − 2) |
124 |
| 15 | OPTICRAVE | 55 – 56 | PROACTIVE
(10.25 seconds) |
134 | ||
