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[[Declan McSweeney]] played [[Neil Thomas]], with Neil Thomas winning {{score|77|62}}. The [[presenter]] was [[Nick Hewer]], the [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gloria Hunniford]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Declan McSweeney]] played [[Neil Thomas]], with Neil Thomas winning {{score|77|62}}. The [[presenter]] was [[Nick Hewer]], the [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gloria Hunniford]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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{{R-TTT |SCORNEVE|Use your energy wisely when making jam.|CONSERVE}} | {{R-TTT |SCORNEVE|Use your energy wisely when making jam.|CONSERVE}} | ||
{{R-letters |10|RBNTIEAMO|MARINE |BROMINE |BROMINATE | 49|53 | 91}} | {{R-letters |10|RBNTIEAMO|MARINE |BROMINE |BROMINATE | 49|53 | 91}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|EAESNLNVI|SALINE |LEAVENS |ENLIVENS, VAELENSI | + | {{R-letters |11|EAESNLNVI|SALINE |LEAVENS |ENLIVENS, VAELENSI* | 49|60 | 99}} |
{{R-letters |12|WSGSOEERG|GORGES |GROWS |EGGERS*, EGRESS, ESROGS*, OGRESS*, REGGOS*, RESEWS*, RESOWS*, SEROWS*, SEWERS*, SOWERS*| 55|60 |105}} | {{R-letters |12|WSGSOEERG|GORGES |GROWS |EGGERS*, EGRESS, ESROGS*, OGRESS*, REGGOS*, RESEWS*, RESOWS*, SEROWS*, SEWERS*, SOWERS*| 55|60 |105}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|AIOTSPSLE|PISTOLS |POTLESS |POSTALISE, SPOLIATES| 62|67 |123}} | {{R-letters |13|AIOTSPSLE|PISTOLS |POTLESS |POSTALISE, SPOLIATES| 62|67 |123}} | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 11 June 2021
Episode 7528 was broadcast on 11 June 2021, as part of Series 83.
Declan McSweeney played Neil Thomas, with Neil Thomas winning 77 – 62. The presenter was Nick Hewer, the Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Declan McSweeney | Score | Neil Thomas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UEORHDOTN | THRONED | 7 – 0 | TURNED | HONOURED*, UNROOTED | 8 |
| 2 | PRMCAIEBI | CAMPIER | 14 – 0 | PACIER | EMPIRIC | 15 |
| 3 | 25 50 7 6 2 3 → 436 | 436
(6 + 3) × 50 − 7 × 2 |
24 – 10 | 436
(25 + 50) × 6 − 2 × 7 |
|
25 |
| TTT | LADSPOKE | The lad spoke in a way which most of us understood. | OLDSPEAK | |||
| 4 | DPCLAOEFI | PLACID | 30 – 16 | PLACED | PEDOCAL*, PELADIC*, PLACODE*, PLACOID, PODALIC*, POLICED | 32 |
| 5 | AOASLKDOT | TOADS | 30 – 22 | KOALAS | LADOOS*, LOADSA*, OKADAS* | 38 |
| 6 | 100 8 4 7 6 8 → 674 | — | 30 – 32 | 674
(100 − 4) × 7 + 8 − 6 |
|
48 |
| 7 | IUERWRACN | CURARE | 36 – 38 | WARIER | AIRCREW*, CARNIER*, REINCUR*, RINCEAU* | 55 |
| 8 | DSLRIEEGU | GUILDERS | 44 – 46 | SLUDGIER | LEISURED*, REGUIDES* | 63 |
| 9 | 100 75 50 4 6 7 → 913 | 919
(7 + 4) × 75 − 6 + 100 |
49 – 46 | — |
RR: 913 = (100 + 75 + 50) × 4 + 7 + 6 |
73 |
| TTT | SCORNEVE | Use your energy wisely when making jam. | CONSERVE | |||
| 10 | RBNTIEAMO | MARINE | 49 – 53 | BROMINE | BROMINATE | 91 |
| 11 | EAESNLNVI | SALINE | 49 – 60 | LEAVENS | ENLIVENS, VAELENSI* | 99 |
| 12 | WSGSOEERG | GORGES | 55 – 60 | GROWS | EGGERS*, EGRESS, ESROGS*, OGRESS*, REGGOS*, RESEWS*, RESOWS*, SEROWS*, SEWERS*, SOWERS* | 105 |
| 13 | AIOTSPSLE | PISTOLS | 62 – 67 | POTLESS | POSTALISE, SPOLIATES | 123 |
| 14 | 100 5 9 10 4 4 → 627 | — | 62 – 67 | 630 ☓ |
Best: 626 = (10 + 4) × 9 × 5 − 4 |
130 |
| 15 | AVONTRULY | 62 – 77 | VOLUNTARY
(1.75 seconds) |
140 | ||