Episode 6790
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Episode 6790 was broadcast on 23 March 2018, as part of Series 78.
Ed Morrison played Glen Jones, with Glen Jones winning 61 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was Len Goodman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ed Morrison | Score | Glen Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOUADWGME | gloamed ☓ | 0 – 6 | GLOWED | MOGULED*, MOULAGE* | 7 |
| 2 | TRLIEITRE | LITTER | 0 – 14 | LITTERER | 15 | |
| 3 | 75 50 25 8 8 4 → 740 | 750 | 0 – 21 | 742
(50 ÷ 25 + 8) × 75 − 8 |
RR: 740 = (75 + 25 − 8) × 8 + 4 |
25 |
| TTT | EARNMERCY | He can earn money without showing any mercy whatsoever. | MERCENARY | |||
| 4 | TMDIAEFRO | FOAMIER | 7 – 21 | FRAMED | MEDIATOR | 33 |
| 5 | EAOZHMCRJ | CAROM | 7 – 27 | CHROME | CHOREA*, CHROMA*, MACHER*, MORCHA*, OCHREA*, ORACHE* | 39 |
| 6 | 75 25 50 100 8 1 → 806 | 806
(100 + 1) × 8 − 50 ÷ 25 |
17 – 37 | 806
8 × 100 + (75 + 50) ÷ 25 + 1 |
|
49 |
| 7 | UIOTMNRIP | IMPRINT | 24 – 37 | IMPORT | RUMPTION* | 57 |
| 8 | DLNAOESVI | EVASION | 31 – 37 | LADIES | ADINOLES*, NODALISE*, OVALISED* | 65 |
| 9 | 100 6 9 10 7 2 → 931 | 930 | 31 – 47 | 931
(100 + 2) × 9 + 6 + 7 |
|
75 |
| TTT | AGINCOURT | No battle here; he's easily going faster than everyone else. | OUTRACING | |||
| 10 | RGKEUIDNA | READING | 38 – 47 | gunkier ☓ | GAUDIER*, GRADINE*, GRAINED*, KERUING*, UNAIRED*, UNIRKED*, UNRAKED* | 82 |
| 11 | WLGUAUTSI | AUGUST | 44 – 47 | gauls ☓ | LAWSUIT* | 89 |
| 12 | BSNAEARDI | BRANDIES | 52 – 55 | BRANDIES | AIRBANDS, ARABINES*, ARANEIDS*, BADIANES*, REABANDS* | 97 |
| 13 | EIERBXTPI | EXPERT | 58 – 61 | EXPERT | EXPIRE, PERITI*, PITIER, REBITE*, TRIXIE* | 103 |
| 14 | 75 100 50 25 7 8 → 287 | 286 ☓ | 58 – 61 | 285 ☓ |
RR: 287 = (100 × 75 + 50) ÷ 25 − 8 − 7 |
113 |
| 15 | REDHOTFAG | ☓
(29.75 seconds) |
58 – 61 | GODFATHER | 123 | |
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)