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'''Episode 8220''' was broadcast on 29 February 2024, as part of [[Series 89]].
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'''Episode 8220''' was broadcast on 1 March 2024, as part of [[Series 89]].
  
 
[[Isabelle Heward]] played [[James McDonald]], with Isabelle Heward winning {{score|84|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Vick Hope]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Isabelle Heward]] played [[James McDonald]], with Isabelle Heward winning {{score|84|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Vick Hope]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Isabelle Heward|James McDonald}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Isabelle Heward|James McDonald}}
{{R-letters  |1 |SCTEOIDHS|HISSED  |dissects {{x}} |COSIEST*, COTISED*, COTISES*, DISCOES, DISSECT, DITCHES, HOISTED*, HOSTIES*, OECISTS*, SITCHES*   |  6|0  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |SCTOEIDHS|HISSED  |disects {{x}}|COSIEST*, COTISED*, COTISES*, DISCOES, DISSECT, DITCHES, HOISTED*, HOSTIES*, OECISTS*, SITCHES*|  6|0  |  7}}
{{R-letters  |2 |JRSUEANGO|SURGEON |jaguors {{x}} |AERUGOS*, ONAGERS*, ONSURGE*, ORANGES*, RAGEOUS* | 13|0  | 14}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |JRSUEANGO|SURGEON |jaguars {{x}}|AERUGOS*, ONAGERS*, ONSURGE*, ORANGES*, RAGEOUS*| 13|0  | 14}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|7|9|4|4|10| 800
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|7|9|4|4|10| 800
 
|800|sol1=50 × 4 × 4
 
|800|sol1=50 × 4 × 4
 
|800|sol2=(9 + 7) × 50
 
|800|sol2=(9 + 7) × 50
 
|23|10|24}}
 
|23|10|24}}
{{R-TTT        |LIAMSCAB|Would {{w|Michael Balsa|Michael}} have it on a salad? |BALSAMIC}}
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{{R-TTT        |LIAMSCAB|Would Michael have it on a salad?|BALSAMIC}}
{{R-letters  |4 |PLSIEATRO|REPLAITS |POLITER |EPILATORS, EPISTOLAR*, PELOTARIS*, POSTERIAL*| 31|10 | 42}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |PLSIEATRO|REPLAITS |POLITER |EPILATORS, EPISTOLAR*, PELOTARIS*, POSTERIAL*| 31|10 | 42}}
{{R-letters  |5 |NERWOANTM|WANTER |TOWER |ORNAMENT*, WANTONER*     | 37|10 | 50}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |NERWOANTM|WANTER   |TOWER   |ORNAMENT*, WANTONER*| 37|10 | 50}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|50|25|100|4|1| 841
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|50|25|100|4|1| 841
 
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|—
 
|850|sol2=(100 + 75 + 25) × 4 + 50
 
|850|sol2=(100 + 75 + 25) × 4 + 50
 
|rr=844
 
|rr=844
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|other=844|solother=(75 × 50 + 25 + 1) ÷ 4 − 100
 
|37|15|57}}
 
|37|15|57}}
{{R-letters  |7 |RDNIORGMU|MOUND   |MOURN |MURRING | 42|20 | 64}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |RDNIORGMU|MOUND   |MOURN   |MURRING             | 42|20 | 64}}
{{R-letters  |8 |TNGEIETBA|BATTING |BEATING |ABETTING, AGENBITE*     | 49|27 | 72}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |TNGEIETBA|BATTING |BEATING |ABETTING, AGENBITE* | 49|27 | 72}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 100|8|7|2|9|3| 737
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 100|8|7|2|9|3| 737
 
|738
 
|738
 
|737|sol2=(100 + 3) × 7 + 8 × 2
 
|737|sol2=(100 + 3) × 7 + 8 × 2
 
|49|37|82}}
 
|49|37|82}}
{{R-TTT        |IRISHPAN|They're a prominent in Barnet and Monaco.|HAIRPINS}}
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{{R-TTT        |IRISHPAN|They're a prominent feature in barnet and {{w|Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco}}.|HAIRPINS}}
{{R-letters  |10|TFLOEOGSU|FLOUTS |FLOUTS |FOOTLES, FOULEST*, LOGOUTS*, OUTGOES, OUTSOLE*   | 55|43 | 89}}
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{{R-letters  |10|TFLOEOGSU|FLOUTS   |FLOUTS   |FOOTLES, FOULEST*, LOGOUTS*, OUTGOES, OUTSOLE*| 55|43 | 89}}
{{R-letters  |11|CEVKARTIP|TACKIER |PRIVATE  |CAPTIVE*, PARETIC*, PICRATE, PRICKET*, TRACKIE*   | 62|50 | 96}}
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{{R-letters  |11|CEVKARTIP|TACKIER |PRIVATE  |CAPTIVE*, PARETIC*, PICRATE, PRICKET*, TRACKIE*| 62|50 | 96}}
{{R-letters  |12|MTHEUELDU|MELTED |DUEL |ELUTED*, HELMED*, HELMET, MUTUEL*, MUTULE*, TELEDU*, THEMED   | 68|50 | 102}}
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{{R-letters  |12|MTHEUELDU|MELTED   |DUEL     |ELUTED*, HELMED*, HELMET, MUTUEL*, MUTULE*, TELEDU*, THEMED| 68|50 |102}}
{{R-letters  |13|SAGCMOEPT|COMETS |STAGE |POSTGAME*   | 74|50 |110}}
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{{R-letters  |13|SAGCMOEPT|COMETS   |STAGE   |POSTGAME*           | 74|50 |110}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 4|7|7|6|10|3| 626
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 4|7|7|6|10|3| 626
 
|626|sol1=(6 + 3) × 7 × 10 − 4
 
|626|sol1=(6 + 3) × 7 × 10 − 4

Latest revision as of 20:36, 3 March 2024

Episode 8220 was broadcast on 1 March 2024, as part of Series 89.

Isabelle Heward played James McDonald, with Isabelle Heward winning 84 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Vick Hope, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Isabelle Heward Score James McDonald Others Max.
1 SCTOEIDHS HISSED 6 – 0 disects ☓ COSIEST*, COTISED*, COTISES*, DISCOES, DISSECT, DITCHES, HOISTED*, HOSTIES*, OECISTS*, SITCHES* 7
2 JRSUEANGO SURGEON 13 – 0 jaguars ☓ AERUGOS*, ONAGERS*, ONSURGE*, ORANGES*, RAGEOUS* 14
3 50 7 9 4 4 10 → 800 800
50 × 4 × 4
23 – 10 800
(9 + 7) × 50


24
TTT LIAMSCAB Would Michael have it on a salad? BALSAMIC
4 PLSIEATRO REPLAITS 31 – 10 POLITER EPILATORS, EPISTOLAR*, PELOTARIS*, POSTERIAL* 42
5 NERWOANTM WANTER 37 – 10 TOWER ORNAMENT*, WANTONER* 50
6 75 50 25 100 4 1 → 841 37 – 15 850
(100 + 75 + 25) × 4 + 50

RR: 844 Best: 844 = (75 × 50 + 25 + 1) ÷ 4 − 100

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7 RDNIORGMU MOUND 42 – 20 MOURN MURRING 64
8 TNGEIETBA BATTING 49 – 27 BEATING ABETTING, AGENBITE* 72
9 100 8 7 2 9 3 → 737 738 49 – 37 737
(100 + 3) × 7 + 8 × 2


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TTT IRISHPAN They're a prominent feature in barnet and Monaco. HAIRPINS
10 TFLOEOGSU FLOUTS 55 – 43 FLOUTS FOOTLES, FOULEST*, LOGOUTS*, OUTGOES, OUTSOLE* 89
11 CEVKARTIP TACKIER 62 – 50 PRIVATE CAPTIVE*, PARETIC*, PICRATE, PRICKET*, TRACKIE* 96
12 MTHEUELDU MELTED 68 – 50 DUEL ELUTED*, HELMED*, HELMET, MUTUEL*, MUTULE*, TELEDU*, THEMED 102
13 SAGCMOEPT COMETS 74 – 50 STAGE POSTGAME* 110
14 4 7 7 6 10 3 → 626 626
(6 + 3) × 7 × 10 − 4
84 – 50


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15 MAYPORTER 84 – 50 portrayer ☓
(6.75 seconds)
TEMPORARY 130