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| − | '''Episode | + | '''Episode 8114''' was broadcast on 27 September 2023, as part of [[Series 88]]. |
[[Ben Bazzard]] played [[Jenny Best]], with Ben Bazzard winning {{score|83|69}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Grace Dent]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ben Bazzard]] played [[Jenny Best]], with Ben Bazzard winning {{score|83|69}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Grace Dent]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Ben Bazzard|Jenny Best}} | {{Rounds-start|Ben Bazzard|Jenny Best}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |TNDIEOLCP|POINTED |POLICED |LEPTONIC | + | {{R-letters |1 |TNDIEOLCP|POINTED |POLICED |LEPTONIC | 7|7 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |BDMAETNOL|BLOATED |BLAMED | + | {{R-letters |2 |BDMAETNOL|BLOATED |BLAMED |ABDOMEN, BELTMAN*, BOATMEN*, LAMBENT*, MANBOTE*, MANTLED*, NOTABLE*, OMENTAL*, TALONED*, TELAMON*| 14|7 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|100|50|10|2|8| 399 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|100|50|10|2|8| 399 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |399|sol2=8 × 50 − | + | |399|sol2=8 × 50 − (10 ÷ 2 − 100 ÷ 25) |
|14|17|25}} | |14|17|25}} | ||
{{R-TTT |CHIPMATE|When the chips are down, we all need a mate like this.|EMPATHIC}} | {{R-TTT |CHIPMATE|When the chips are down, we all need a mate like this.|EMPATHIC}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |MNSEIEDTS|{{x}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |MNSEIEDTS|endtimes {{x}}|MISSED |SEDIMENTS* | 14|23 | 43}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |RSRAOUSTO|ORATORS |OUTSOARS |OUTROARS*| 14|31 | 51}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |RSRAOUSTO|ORATORS |OUTSOARS |OUTROARS* | 14|31 | 51}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|6|10|3|2| 408 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|6|10|3|2| 408 | ||
|408|sol1=(75 − (10 − 3)) × 6 | |408|sol1=(75 − (10 − 3)) × 6 | ||
|406 | |406 | ||
|24|31|61}} | |24|31|61}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |BGFAOEVDS|BADGES |BEADS | + | {{R-letters |7 |BGFAOEVDS|BADGES |BEADS |BODEGAS | 30|31 | 68}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |LSPIOETRL|TROLLIES | + | {{R-letters |8 |LSPIOETRL|TROLLIES |POLITE |LORILETS*, PETROILS*, PISTOLER*, POITRELS*, POLLSTER*, ROLLIEST, ROTELLIS*| 38|31 | 76}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|6|4|6|7|10| 886 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|6|4|6|7|10| 886 | ||
|886|sol1=(6 + 6) × 75 − 10 − 4 | |886|sol1=(6 + 6) × 75 − 10 − 4 | ||
|886|sol2=(6 + 6) × 75 − 10 − 4 | |886|sol2=(6 + 6) × 75 − 10 − 4 | ||
|48|41|86}} | |48|41|86}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |EATCLIFF|It's me | + | {{R-TTT |EATCLIFF|It's me – I'm {{w|Catherine Linton|Cathy}} – I've come home now from the plastic surgeon.|FACELIFT}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|NHYIEVNCA|HYENA | + | {{R-letters |10|NHYIEVNCA|HYENA |CHAIN |CYANINE*, ENCHAIN* | 53|46 | 93}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|KRNEIEMTS|STINKER |STINKER | + | {{R-letters |11|KRNEIEMTS|STINKER |STINKER |MISENTER*, TIERSMEN*| 60|53 |101}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|GNFAIESLO|AGONISE |{{x}} | + | {{R-letters |12|GNFAIESLO|AGONISE |fouling {{x}}|FINAGLES, GASOLINE* | 67|53 |109}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|CJNAOUTRW|OUTRAN |OUTRAN | + | {{R-letters |13|CJNAOUTRW|OUTRAN |OUTRAN |COURANT | 73|59 |116}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 1|8|9|10|10|3| 183 | {{R-numbers |14| 1|8|9|10|10|3| 183 | ||
|183|sol1=(10 + 8) × 10 + 3 | |183|sol1=(10 + 8) × 10 + 3 | ||
Latest revision as of 19:24, 30 September 2023
Episode 8114 was broadcast on 27 September 2023, as part of Series 88.
Ben Bazzard played Jenny Best, with Ben Bazzard winning 83 – 69. The Dictionary Corner guest was Grace Dent, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ben Bazzard | Score | Jenny Best | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNDIEOLCP | POINTED | 7 – 7 | POLICED | LEPTONIC | 8 |
| 2 | BDMAETNOL | BLOATED | 14 – 7 | BLAMED | ABDOMEN, BELTMAN*, BOATMEN*, LAMBENT*, MANBOTE*, MANTLED*, NOTABLE*, OMENTAL*, TALONED*, TELAMON* | 15 |
| 3 | 25 100 50 10 2 8 → 399 | — | 14 – 17 | 399
8 × 50 − (10 ÷ 2 − 100 ÷ 25) |
|
25 |
| TTT | CHIPMATE | When the chips are down, we all need a mate like this. | EMPATHIC | |||
| 4 | MNSEIEDTS | endtimes ☓ | 14 – 23 | MISSED | SEDIMENTS* | 43 |
| 5 | RSRAOUSTO | ORATORS | 14 – 31 | OUTSOARS | OUTROARS* | 51 |
| 6 | 100 75 6 10 3 2 → 408 | 408
(75 − (10 − 3)) × 6 |
24 – 31 | 406 |
|
61 |
| 7 | BGFAOEVDS | BADGES | 30 – 31 | BEADS | BODEGAS | 68 |
| 8 | LSPIOETRL | TROLLIES | 38 – 31 | POLITE | LORILETS*, PETROILS*, PISTOLER*, POITRELS*, POLLSTER*, ROLLIEST, ROTELLIS* | 76 |
| 9 | 75 6 4 6 7 10 → 886 | 886
(6 + 6) × 75 − 10 − 4 |
48 – 41 | 886
(6 + 6) × 75 − 10 − 4 |
|
86 |
| TTT | EATCLIFF | It's me – I'm Cathy – I've come home now from the plastic surgeon. | FACELIFT | |||
| 10 | NHYIEVNCA | HYENA | 53 – 46 | CHAIN | CYANINE*, ENCHAIN* | 93 |
| 11 | KRNEIEMTS | STINKER | 60 – 53 | STINKER | MISENTER*, TIERSMEN* | 101 |
| 12 | GNFAIESLO | AGONISE | 67 – 53 | fouling ☓ | FINAGLES, GASOLINE* | 109 |
| 13 | CJNAOUTRW | OUTRAN | 73 – 59 | OUTRAN | COURANT | 116 |
| 14 | 1 8 9 10 10 3 → 183 | 183
(10 + 8) × 10 + 3 |
83 – 69 | 183
(10 + 8) × 10 + 3 |
|
126 |
| 15 | TOUCANRIB | curbation ☓
(29.75 seconds) |
83 – 69 | INCUBATOR | 136 | |
