Episode 8448

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Episode 8448 was broadcast on 7 February 2025, as part of Series 91.

Tyler Eaton-Jephcote played Verity Ridgman, with Verity Ridgman winning 61 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Linda Barker, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Tyler Eaton-Jephcote	Score	Verity Ridgman	Others	Max.
1	SRDAOARNU	RADARS	6 – 6	ADORNS	AURORAS*	7
2	TNDEAETST	SEATED	6 – 14	ATTESTED		15
3	9 3 6 7 3 8 → 186	186 (3 × 8 − (7 − 3)) × 9 + 6	16 – 14	188		25
TTT	PIGSDIET	These can save you a fortune on vets fees.			DIGIPETS
4	AOUCDSIRP	aircups ☓	16 – 19	ASPIC	CUSPIDOR*, PICADORS*, SPORADIC	33
5	YTRNEOATO	TREATY	22 – 19	notater ☓	ATTORNEY	41
6	100 5 3 1 2 1 → 574	574 ☓	22 – 19	574 ☓	RR: 574 = (100 − 3 − 1) × (5 + 1) − 2	51
7	CWSUIEWGN	UNWISE	28 – 25	SEWING	CUEING*, GENIUS, INCUSE*, SCUNGE*, SWINGE*, WINCES*	57
8	OBAREANFI	BRAIN	28 – 31	FAINER	BONFIRE	64
9	5 1 6 7 7 1 → 787	—	28 – 31	—	RR: 784 = ((1 + 1) × 5 + 6) × 7 × 7	71
TTT	COULDSHE	Could she be any more disinterested? I mean, look at her posture!			SLOUCHED
10	AEILMSEMX	EMAILS	34 – 37	EXILES	MEALIES, MELISMA*	78
11	LBPUOEGKA	GLUE	34 – 43	PLAGUE	ABUELO*, BELUGA, BLAGUE*, KAGOUL*, PUEBLO*	84
12	CRTEIOSRE	RECITES	41 – 43	COSTER	RECTORIES	102
13	TNDAEOSMU	AMOUNTED	49 – 51	AMOUNTED	DEMOUNTS, MUDSTONE, SEAMOUNT*	110
14	50 75 5 10 8 3 → 368	368 5 × 75 − 10 + 3	59 – 61	368 5 × 75 − 10 + 3		120
15	GMORRAHFC	☓ (29.75 seconds)	59 – 61		FROGMARCH	130