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{{episode|previous=Episode 8018|next=Episode 8020}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8018|next=Episode 8020}} | ||
| − | [[Image:Highest Preliminary Combined Score.png|200px|right|thumb|The highest joint score of a | + | [[Image:Highest Preliminary Combined Score.png|200px|right|thumb|The highest joint score of a preliminary match in the new 15-round format!]] |
'''Episode 8019''' was broadcast on 17 May 2023, as part of [[Series 87]]. | '''Episode 8019''' was broadcast on 17 May 2023, as part of [[Series 87]]. | ||
| − | [[Jonathan Seal]] played [[Ronan Higginson]], with Ronan Higginson winning {{score|132|98}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Annie | + | [[Jonathan Seal]] played [[Ronan Higginson]], with Ronan Higginson winning {{score|132|98}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Annie Macmanus]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
Seal and Higginson together scored 230 points. This is the highest [[List of 15-round joint scores over 200|joint score]] achieved in a heat game in the [[15 round format (new)|current 15-round format]]. | Seal and Higginson together scored 230 points. This is the highest [[List of 15-round joint scores over 200|joint score]] achieved in a heat game in the [[15 round format (new)|current 15-round format]]. | ||
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|118|sol2=100 + 25 − 5 − 2 | |118|sol2=100 + 25 − 5 − 2 | ||
|35|35|36}} | |35|35|36}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |CARTOOTED|The GP had food, to a certain degree.|DOCTORATE}} | + | {{R-TTT |CARTOOTED|The {{w|general practitioner|GP}} had food, to a certain degree.|DOCTORATE}} |
{{R-letters |4 |UIEOTKGNR|retoking {{x}}|ROUTEING | | 35|43 | 44}} | {{R-letters |4 |UIEOTKGNR|retoking {{x}}|ROUTEING | | 35|43 | 44}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |SMUIOFPET|MOPIEST |POUFIEST | | 35|51 | 52}} | {{R-letters |5 |SMUIOFPET|MOPIEST |POUFIEST | | 35|51 | 52}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Annie | + | [[Category:Episodes with Annie Macmanus as a guest]] |
Revision as of 17:28, 29 May 2023
Episode 8019 was broadcast on 17 May 2023, as part of Series 87.
Jonathan Seal played Ronan Higginson, with Ronan Higginson winning 132 – 98. The Dictionary Corner guest was Annie Macmanus, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Seal and Higginson together scored 230 points. This is the highest joint score achieved in a heat game in the current 15-round format.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jonathan Seal | Score | Ronan Higginson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BDLNEIARM | BANDIER | 7 – 7 | MINERAL | BRIDEMAN*, MANDIBLE* | 8 |
| 2 | EAIRTSTEB | BATTERIES | 25 – 25 | BATTERIES | 26 | |
| 3 | 25 100 75 50 2 5 → 118 | 118
100 + 25 − 5 − 2 |
35 – 35 | 118
100 + 25 − 5 − 2 |
|
36 |
| TTT | CARTOOTED | The GP had food, to a certain degree. | DOCTORATE | |||
| 4 | UIEOTKGNR | retoking ☓ | 35 – 43 | ROUTEING | 44 | |
| 5 | SMUIOFPET | MOPIEST | 35 – 51 | POUFIEST | 52 | |
| 6 | 75 4 8 10 6 5 → 171 | 171
(75 − 10 − 8) × (5 + 4 − 6) |
45 – 61 | 171
(5 + 4) × 10 + 75 + 6 |
|
62 |
| 7 | NTUEULNTS | LUTES | 50 – 66 | TENTS | NUNLETS*, NUTLETS, TUNNELS | 69 |
| 8 | MXSNAEIEL | maxlines ☓ | 50 – 74 | EXAMINES | MELANISE* | 77 |
| 9 | 50 25 100 75 3 5 → 692 | 690
(100 + 50 + 3) × 5 − 75 |
57 – 81 | 690
(100 + 75 + 5 + 50) × 3 |
RR: 693 Best: 693 = 75 × (50 − 100 ÷ 25) ÷ 5 + 3 |
84 |
| TTT | BORNHATER | He was a born hater, and everything seemed this to him. | ABHORRENT | |||
| 10 | AUOTGSMAE | OUTAGES | 64 – 88 | GATEAUS | AGAMOUS*, AUTOGAS, MOUGATS*, MUTAGES* | 91 |
| 11 | OGERHCUWR | groucher ☓ | 64 – 88 | groucher ☓ | COUGHER, ROUGHER | 98 |
| 12 | EAIHVDYEP | HEAVED | 70 – 94 | HEAPED | HEAVIED | 105 |
| 13 | SRPNOIEGT | REPOSTING | 88 – 112 | REPOSTING | POSTERING*, PROGESTIN* | 123 |
| 14 | 50 7 1 2 2 4 → 335 | 335
(50 − 2) × 7 − 1 |
98 – 122 | 335
(50 − 2) × 7 − 1 |
|
133 |
| 15 | REPLYNOPE | 98 – 132 | PROPYLENE
(29.5 seconds) |
143 | ||
