Episode 8196

Episode 8196 was broadcast on 29 January 2024, as part of Series 89.

Dave Tinkler played James Hussey, with James Hussey winning 100 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tasha Ghouri, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Dave Tinkler	Score	James Hussey	Others	Max.
1	CTAOEOPDT	coopted ☓	0 – 6	POTTED	CAPOTTED*	8
2	CLMEAPGIR	CLEAR	0 – 13	MIRACLE	CRIMPAGE, PREGAMIC	16
3	50 100 75 25 4 5 → 454	455	0 – 23	454 5 × 100 − 50 + 4		26
TTT	RUELYING	Forget about "kiss and make up", think about Kiss in make-up.			GUYLINER
4	TRBAEMTAL	MATTER	6 – 29	MATTER	MALTREAT*	34
5	NKIEIOGTP	POKING	12 – 35	POKING	EPIGONI*	41
6	50 4 2 5 10 7 → 698	698 2 × 7 × 50 − 4 × 5 ÷ 10	22 – 45	698 (10 + 4) × 50 − 2		51
7	DHEUAEDYN	DANDY	22 – 51	DENUDE	HEADEND*	58
8	SFMUERXAT	FEARS	22 – 57	FASTER	FAUXEST, MATURES, STRUMAE	65
9	50 100 25 75 5 7 → 978	975 (50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 + 75	29 – 64	975 (100 + 50) × 7 − 75	RR: 978 = (100 × 50 − 75) ÷ 5 − 7	75
TTT	UNNOTICE	You fail to notice your mistake and carry on regardless.			CONTINUE
10	LSDUANCES	DANCES	35 – 70	LANCES	UNCLASSED	93
11	TSOEUOTSB	outboss ☓	35 – 77	OUTSETS	OUBOETS, SUBTEST	100
12	VPGAISHLO	POLISH	41 – 83	POLISH	OPALISH, OVALISH	107
13	DNIEOEGNR	NEEDING	48 – 90	DRONING	REGIONED	115
14	25 100 1 8 10 6 → 269	269 (10 + 1) × 25 − 6	58 – 90	262		125
15	SELFTUNER		58 – 100	RESENTFUL (8.5 seconds)		135