Episode 8705

Episode 8705 was broadcast on 17 February 2026, as part of Series 93.

John Player played Euan Crabb, with Euan Crabb winning 82 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Chris Packham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Player	Score	Euan Crabb	Others	Max.
1	LGTOEUNDI	LOUNGED	7 – 7	TINGLED	LONGITUDE*	18
2	NMOERAEST	—	7 – 14	TREASON	MONSTERA, RESONATE, STOREMAN, STOREMEN*	26
3	50 75 3 8 5 7 → 884	883 (50 + 75) x 7 + 8	14 – 14	882	RR: 884 = (50 + 75) x 7 + (8 − 5) x 3	36
TTT	GROSSHUM	You've had a painful trip to the dentist, so you order two of these at the restaurant.			SORGHUMS
4	WDLIATEOP	PLAITED	21 – 21	PILOTED	PETALOID*	44
5	NRSAIEODT	SEDATION	21 – 39	ORDINATES	DERATIONS, NOTARISED	62
6	25 5 7 8 2 10 → 662	662 (10 x 2 + 7) x 25 − 8 − 5	31 – 49	662 (10 x 2 + 7) x 25 − 8 − 5		72
7	HSFUEATNV	SHAVE	31 – 55	HAUNTS	ESTUFA, FASTEN, FAVEST, HASTEN, HAVENS, NAEVUS, SHAVEN, THANES, UNSAFE, UNSEAT*, VAUNTS	78
8	ICREILBAS	BAILERS	38 – 55	BRAISE	IRASCIBLE	96
9	75 100 5 6 4 8 → 436	437	38 – 65	436 (100 + 8 + 6 − 5) x 4		106
TTT	BEANRIOT	Our executive producer isn't happy — you can tell by his voice.			BARITONE
10	GNOISMJEP	mosing ☓	38 – 72	JINGOES	GEOSMIN, MPINGOS, PIGEONS	113
11	NLCOEAITR	RELATION	46 – 72	RECITAL	ACTIONER, CILANTRO, CLARINET, COLINEAR, CONTRAIL, CREATION, LONICERA, LORICATE, ORIENTAL, REACTION*	121
12	SHWREUAES	WASHERS	53 – 72	SWEARS	REWASHES	129
13	DRMIAOUZR	ARMOUR	59 – 72	AUDIO	MIRADOR*	136
14	50 2 6 10 7 7 → 423	422	59 – 82	423 (50 − 7) x 10 − 7		146
15	NOTREVIEW		59 – 82		INTERWOVE	156