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'''Episode 8198''' was broadcast on 1 February 2024, as part of [[Series 89]].
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'''Episode 8199''' was broadcast on 1 February 2024, as part of [[Series 89]].
  
 
[[James Hussey]] played [[Jack Harvey]], with Jack Harvey winning {{score|86|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tasha Ghouri]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[James Hussey]] played [[Jack Harvey]], with Jack Harvey winning {{score|86|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tasha Ghouri]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|James Hussey|Jack Harvey}}
 
{{Rounds-start|James Hussey|Jack Harvey}}
{{R-letters  |1 |PRKEOITNG|PERKING   |PERKING   |GENITOR*, GOINTER*, PERIGON*, PIROGEN*, POINTER*, PONGIER*, PORKING, PORTING*, PROKING*, PROTEIN*, PTERION*, REPOINT*, TRIGONE*, TROPINE*           |  7|7  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |PRKEOITNG|PERKING |PERKING |GENITOR*, GOINTER*, PERIGON*, PIROGEN*, POINTER*, PONGIER*, PORKING, PORTING*, PROKING*, PROTEIN*, PTERION*, REPOINT*, TRIGONE*, TROPINE*|  7|7  |  7}}
{{R-letters  |2 |MRTAESUGH|GATHERS   |STREAM   |HAMSTER, MAEGTHS*, MAGRETS*, MATURES*, MAUGERS*, MAUGRES*, MEHTARS*, MESHUGA, MUSHRAT*, MUTAGES*, STRUMAE*             | 14|7 | 14}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |MRTAESUGH|GATHERS |STREAM   |HAMSTER, MAEGTHS*, MAGRETS*, MATURES*, MAUGERS*, MAUGRES*, MEHTARS*, MESHUGA, MUSHRAT*, MUTAGES*, STRUMAE*| 14|7 | 14}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|2|7|8|10|1| 703
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|2|7|8|10|1| 703
 
|701|sol1=(10 × 2 + 8) × 25 + 1
 
|701|sol1=(10 × 2 + 8) × 25 + 1
 
|701|sol2=(10 × 2 + 8) × 25 + 1
 
|701|sol2=(10 × 2 + 8) × 25 + 1
|rr=703|solrr=((8 ÷ 2) × 25 − 1) × 7 + 10
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|rr=703|solrr=(8 ÷ 2 × 25 − 1) × 7 + 10
 
|21|14|24}}
 
|21|14|24}}
{{R-TTT        |DRIESHIM|{{w|Lincolnshire|Lincs}} or {{w|Nottinghamshire|Notts}}; you make the connection.|MIDSHIRE}}
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{{R-TTT        |DRIESHIM|{{w|Lincolnshire|Lincs}} or {{w|Nottinghamshire|Notts}} you make the connection.|MIDSHIRE}}
{{R-letters  |4 |NRGIAFWUB|BARFING |BARING |BARWING, WAURING*| 28|14 | 31}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |NRGIAFWUB|BARFING |BARING   |BARWING, WAURING*   | 28|14 | 31}}
{{R-letters  |5 |DTPEIOSRN|TRIPODS  |DEPOSIT |DRIPSTONE, REDPOINTS* | 35|21 | 49}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |DTPEIOSRN|TRIPODS  |DEPOSIT |DRIPSTONE, REDPOINTS*| 35|21 | 49}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|5|6|2|8|9| 882
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|5|6|2|8|9| 882
 
|882 {{x}}
 
|882 {{x}}
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|rr=882|solrr=(6 × 75 − 9) × 2
 
|rr=882|solrr=(6 × 75 − 9) × 2
 
|35|28|59}}
 
|35|28|59}}
{{R-letters  |7 |VDNIEUMHS|SHINED   |MUSHED  |INHUMED, INHUMES*, MEHNDIS*   | 41|34 | 66}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |VDNIEUMHS|SHINED   |MUSHED  |INHUMED, INHUMES*, MEHNDIS*| 41|34 | 66}}
{{R-letters  |8 |NBLEAEMDS|enbalmed {{x}} |MENDABLE |BEADSMEN*, BELDAMES*, SENDABLE* | 41|42 | 74}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |NBLEAEMDS|enbalmed {{x}}|MENDABLE |BEADSMEN*, BELDAMES*, SENDABLE*| 41|42 | 74}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 50|6|5|1|8|5| 416
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 50|6|5|1|8|5| 416
 
|416|sol1=8 × 50 + 5 + 5 + 6
 
|416|sol1=8 × 50 + 5 + 5 + 6
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|51|52|84}}
 
|51|52|84}}
 
{{R-TTT        |NINEPUGS|I like dogs, but I'd rather have nine of these.|PENGUINS}}
 
{{R-TTT        |NINEPUGS|I like dogs, but I'd rather have nine of these.|PENGUINS}}
{{R-letters  |10|NGCDIOITM|DICTION  |CODING   |   | 58|52 | 91}}
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{{R-letters  |10|NGCDIOITM|DICTION  |CODING   |                   | 58|52 | 91}}
{{R-letters  |11|TDREIESRP|restriped {{x}} |restriped {{x}} |DERPIEST*, DESTRIER*, PRESIDER*, PRIESTED*, REPRISED*, RESPIRED, RESPITED*   | 58|52 | 99}}
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{{R-letters  |11|TDREIESRP|restriped {{x}}|restriped {{x}}|DERPIEST*, DESTRIER*, PRESIDER*, PRIESTED*, REPRISED*, RESPIRED, RESPITED*| 58|52 | 99}}
{{R-letters  |12|TLDIUAROQ|AUDITOR  |AUDITOR |ALIQUOT*, DILATOR, OUTLAID*, ROTALID*, TOULADI*, TOURADI*| 65|59 |106}}
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{{R-letters  |12|TLDIUAROQ|AUDITOR  |AUDITOR |ALIQUOT*, DILATOR, OUTLAID*, ROTALID*, TOULADI*, TOURADI*| 65|59 |106}}
{{R-letters  |13|CRPAEOLNU|unparcel {{x}} |UNCLEAR  |OPERCULA* | 65|66 |114}}
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{{R-letters  |13|CRPAEOLNU|unparcel {{x}}|UNCLEAR  |OPERCULA*           | 65|66 |114}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|4|3|7|7|8| 395
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|4|3|7|7|8| 395
|395|sol1=50 × 8 (4 + (7 ÷ 7))
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|395|sol1=8 × 50 − (7 ÷ 7 + 4)
|395|sol2=50 × 8 − 4 − (7 ÷ 7)
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|395|sol2=50 × 8 − 4 − 7 ÷ 7
 
|75|76|124}}
 
|75|76|124}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|GOWNEDELK|c2time=1.5|c2sol=KNOWLEDGE|75|86|134}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|GOWNEDELK|c2time=1.5|c2sol=KNOWLEDGE|75|86|134}}

Latest revision as of 03:12, 8 February 2024

Episode 8199 was broadcast on 1 February 2024, as part of Series 89.

James Hussey played Jack Harvey, with Jack Harvey winning 86 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tasha Ghouri, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection James Hussey Score Jack Harvey Others Max.
1 PRKEOITNG PERKING 7 – 7 PERKING GENITOR*, GOINTER*, PERIGON*, PIROGEN*, POINTER*, PONGIER*, PORKING, PORTING*, PROKING*, PROTEIN*, PTERION*, REPOINT*, TRIGONE*, TROPINE* 7
2 MRTAESUGH GATHERS 14 – 7 STREAM HAMSTER, MAEGTHS*, MAGRETS*, MATURES*, MAUGERS*, MAUGRES*, MEHTARS*, MESHUGA, MUSHRAT*, MUTAGES*, STRUMAE* 14
3 25 2 7 8 10 1 → 703 701
(10 × 2 + 8) × 25 + 1
21 – 14 701
(10 × 2 + 8) × 25 + 1

RR: 703 = (8 ÷ 2 × 25 − 1) × 7 + 10

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TTT DRIESHIM Lincs or Notts – you make the connection. MIDSHIRE
4 NRGIAFWUB BARFING 28 – 14 BARING BARWING, WAURING* 31
5 DTPEIOSRN TRIPODS 35 – 21 DEPOSIT DRIPSTONE, REDPOINTS* 49
6 75 5 6 2 8 9 → 882 882 ☓ 35 – 28 883
2 × 6 × 75 − 9 − 8

RR: 882 = (6 × 75 − 9) × 2

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7 VDNIEUMHS SHINED 41 – 34 MUSHED INHUMED, INHUMES*, MEHNDIS* 66
8 NBLEAEMDS enbalmed ☓ 41 – 42 MENDABLE BEADSMEN*, BELDAMES*, SENDABLE* 74
9 50 6 5 1 8 5 → 416 416
8 × 50 + 5 + 5 + 6
51 – 52 416
8 × 50 + 5 + 5 + 6


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TTT NINEPUGS I like dogs, but I'd rather have nine of these. PENGUINS
10 NGCDIOITM DICTION 58 – 52 CODING 91
11 TDREIESRP restriped ☓ 58 – 52 restriped ☓ DERPIEST*, DESTRIER*, PRESIDER*, PRIESTED*, REPRISED*, RESPIRED, RESPITED* 99
12 TLDIUAROQ AUDITOR 65 – 59 AUDITOR ALIQUOT*, DILATOR, OUTLAID*, ROTALID*, TOULADI*, TOURADI* 106
13 CRPAEOLNU unparcel ☓ 65 – 66 UNCLEAR OPERCULA* 114
14 50 4 3 7 7 8 → 395 395
8 × 50 − (7 ÷ 7 + 4)
75 – 76 395
50 × 8 − 4 − 7 ÷ 7


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15 GOWNEDELK 75 – 86 KNOWLEDGE
(1.5 seconds)
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