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'''Episode 7978''' was broadcast on 21 March 2023, as part of [[Series 87]]. | '''Episode 7978''' was broadcast on 21 March 2023, as part of [[Series 87]]. | ||
| − | [[Matt Williams]] played [[Laura Baxter]], with Matt Williams winning {{score|84|62}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Cooper Clarke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Matt Williams]] played [[Laura Baxter]], with Matt Williams winning {{score|84|62}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr John Cooper Clarke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|800 {{x}} | |800 {{x}} | ||
|795 {{x}} | |795 {{x}} | ||
| − | |rr=801|solrr=(8 × 6 − (5 | + | |rr=801|solrr=(8 × 6 − (4 + 5) + 50) × 9 |
|74|62|130}} | |74|62|130}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|HARDYTREE|c1time=3|c1sol=REHYDRATE|84|62|140}} | {{R-conundrum|15|HARDYTREE|c1time=3|c1sol=REHYDRATE|84|62|140}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Episodes with John Cooper Clarke as a guest]] | + | [[Category:Episodes with Dr John Cooper Clarke as a guest]] |
Latest revision as of 18:53, 28 December 2023
Episode 7978 was broadcast on 21 March 2023, as part of Series 87.
Matt Williams played Laura Baxter, with Matt Williams winning 84 – 62. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr John Cooper Clarke, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Matt Williams | Score | Laura Baxter | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TASNOYAET | ATONES | 0 – 7 | NOTATES | ANATTOS* | 7 |
| 2 | GTBOEODRM | MOTORED | 7 – 14 | MOTORED | BEDROOM, BOREDOM*, GROOMED | 14 |
| 3 | 100 3 10 4 5 4 → 113 | 113
100 + 10 + 3 |
17 – 24 | 113
100 + 10 + 3 |
|
24 |
| TTT | SAIDMATE | You won't close this gap by levelling up. | DIASTEMA | |||
| 4 | TSLUAETGS | STEALS | 23 – 24 | estates ☓ | GESTALTS* | 32 |
| 5 | NATEPROUS | PARENTS | 30 – 31 | PARENTS | RESPONAUT* | 50 |
| 6 | 100 5 5 6 10 9 → 337 | 335
(9 − 6) × 100 + 5 × 5 + 10 |
37 – 31 | — |
Best: 336 = (100 − 5 × 5 + 9) × (10 − 6) |
57 |
| 7 | TPINHAIOE | HENTAI | 43 – 31 | PAINT | PHOTINIA* | 65 |
| 8 | CSLIEANKR | crankies ☓ | 43 – 38 | SLICKER | CLEARSKIN | 83 |
| 9 | 100 2 4 3 1 8 → 473 | 474
(4 + 1) × 100 − 8 × 3 − 2 |
50 – 45 | 474
(4 + 1) × 100 − 8 × 3 − 2 |
RR: 473 = (4 + 1) × (100 − (8 − 3)) − 2 |
93 |
| TTT | FOGTREES | Al prepares to watch his favourite scary movie. | GOREFEST | |||
| 10 | MNLEUITHW | MINUTE | 56 – 51 | WHITEN | HELIUM*, HITMEN*, HUMINT*, INHUME*, LUTEIN*, MINUET, MUTILE* | 99 |
| 11 | GADNIASMO | DOSING | 62 – 57 | DINGOS | AGAMOIDS*, ANGIOMAS, GOADSMAN*, MANGIAOS* | 107 |
| 12 | CRMIOEGRJ | CRIME | 67 – 62 | CRIME | CORRIE, GORIER*, GRICER*, GROCER* | 113 |
| 13 | BAXFEIRTS | FAIREST | 74 – 62 | BRIEFS | ARTIFEX*, BAITERS, BARITES*, BIFTERS*, FIBSTER*, FIXATES, REBAITS* | 120 |
| 14 | 50 9 5 4 8 6 → 801 | 800 ☓ | 74 – 62 | 795 ☓ |
RR: 801 = (8 × 6 − (4 + 5) + 50) × 9 |
130 |
| 15 | HARDYTREE | REHYDRATE
(3 seconds) |
84 – 62 | 140 | ||
