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[[Charlotte Robson]] played [[Olly Mearns]], with Charlotte Robson winning {{score|98|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Virgo]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Charlotte Robson]] played [[Olly Mearns]], with Charlotte Robson winning {{score|98|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Virgo]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: Robson was not asked to spell her word in Round 2 – therefore, she may have intended {{word|REINS}} rather than {{word|RAINS}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Charlotte Robson|Olly Mearns}} | {{Rounds-start|Charlotte Robson|Olly Mearns}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |RGSREOINC|RESCORING |GROIN | + | {{R-letters |1 |RGSREOINC|RESCORING|GROIN | | 18|0 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |RSEIAPNER|RAINS |pansie {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |RSEIAPNER|RAINS |pansie {{x}}|RAPINERS*, REARISEN*, REPINERS, RIPENERS*| 23|0 | 26}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |3 | 100| | + | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|5|9|6|8|1| 320 |
| − | |320|sol1=(9 − 6 − 1) × | + | |320|sol1=(9 − 6 − 1) × 100 ÷ 5 × 8 |
| − | | | + | |— |
|33|0|36}} | |33|0|36}} | ||
{{R-TTT |HEVOICES|He voices his belief that everyone should stick together.|COHESIVE}} | {{R-TTT |HEVOICES|He voices his belief that everyone should stick together.|COHESIVE}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TSNIOEGTP|SPOTTING | + | {{R-letters |4 |TSNIOEGTP|SPOTTING |PEST |NEPOTIST*, PENTITOS*, PONGIEST*| 41|0 | 44}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |DLTSIAEQI|DETAILS |{{misdeclared|listed|5}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |DLTSIAEQI|DETAILS |{{misdeclared|listed|5}}|IDEALIST | 48|0 | 52}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|50|25|1|4|7| 975 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|50|25|1|4|7| 975 | ||
|975|sol1=(25 − 7) × 50 + 75 | |975|sol1=(25 − 7) × 50 + 75 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|58|0|62}} | |58|0|62}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |WDSKOIUGE|WOKS |GUIDES |DOGIES*, GODISE*, GUIDOS*, KIDEOS*, WODGES | + | {{R-letters |7 |WDSKOIUGE|WOKS |GUIDES |DOGIES*, GODISE*, GUIDOS*, KIDEOS*, WODGES| 58|6 | 68}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |UEUNBTMAE|unbeat {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |8 |UEUNBTMAE|unbeat {{x}}|BUTANE |AUTUMN, BATMEN, BEATEN*, BUTENE*, MAUNTE*, NUMBAT*, UNMATE*, UNMEET*, UNMUTE*| 58|12 | 74}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|10|4|8|7|2| 172 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|10|4|8|7|2| 172 | ||
|172|sol1=7 × 10 + 100 + 2 | |172|sol1=7 × 10 + 100 + 2 | ||
|172|sol2=7 × 10 + 2 + 100 | |172|sol2=7 × 10 + 2 + 100 | ||
|68|22|84}} | |68|22|84}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |CHUGSKIN|If you get this, the world's your oyster. |SHUCKING}} | + | {{R-TTT |CHUGSKIN|If you get this, the world's your oyster.|SHUCKING}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|SYLTAOURP|OUTPLAYS | + | {{R-letters |10|SYLTAOURP|OUTPLAYS |SALTY |PULSATORY* | 76|22 |102}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|LNLTOAESA|ATONES |SEALANT |ETALONS, NASELLA*, STOLLEN | + | {{R-letters |11|LNLTOAESA|ATONES |SEALANT |ETALONS, NASELLA*, STOLLEN| 76|29 |109}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|HWXOUAGDL|LAUGH |LAUGH | + | {{R-letters |12|HWXOUAGDL|LAUGH |LAUGH |DOUGLA*, WOULDA* | 81|34 |115}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|MNPCIOEVO|MOON |MINCE |COVINE*, INCOME, MEONIC*, NOCIVE*, NOVICE, ONCOME*, OVONIC* | + | {{R-letters |13|MNPCIOEVO|MOON |MINCE |COVINE*, INCOME, MEONIC*, NOCIVE*, NOVICE, ONCOME*, OVONIC*| 81|39 |121}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 25|4|6|7|9|6| 385 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|4|6|7|9|6| 385 | ||
|389|sol1=(7 + 6 + 25) × (6 + 4) + 9 | |389|sol1=(7 + 6 + 25) × (6 + 4) + 9 | ||
| − | |rr=385|solrr= | + | |— |
| + | |rr=385|solrr=(6 ÷ 6 + 9 + 25) × (4 + 7) | ||
|88|39|131}} | |88|39|131}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|ONMYBIGED|c1time=13|c1sol=EMBODYING|98|39|141}} | {{R-conundrum|15|ONMYBIGED|c1time=13|c1sol=EMBODYING|98|39|141}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:20, 4 May 2024
Episode 8263 was broadcast on 1 May 2024, as part of Series 89.
Charlotte Robson played Olly Mearns, with Charlotte Robson winning 98 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Virgo, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: Robson was not asked to spell her word in Round 2 – therefore, she may have intended REINS rather than RAINS.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Charlotte Robson | Score | Olly Mearns | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGSREOINC | RESCORING | 18 – 0 | GROIN | 18 | |
| 2 | RSEIAPNER | RAINS | 23 – 0 | pansie ☓ | RAPINERS*, REARISEN*, REPINERS, RIPENERS* | 26 |
| 3 | 100 5 9 6 8 1 → 320 | 320
(9 − 6 − 1) × 100 ÷ 5 × 8 |
33 – 0 | — |
|
36 |
| TTT | HEVOICES | He voices his belief that everyone should stick together. | COHESIVE | |||
| 4 | TSNIOEGTP | SPOTTING | 41 – 0 | PEST | NEPOTIST*, PENTITOS*, PONGIEST* | 44 |
| 5 | DLTSIAEQI | DETAILS | 48 – 0 | listed ☓5 | IDEALIST | 52 |
| 6 | 75 50 25 1 4 7 → 975 | 975
(25 − 7) × 50 + 75 |
58 – 0 | — |
|
62 |
| 7 | WDSKOIUGE | WOKS | 58 – 6 | GUIDES | DOGIES*, GODISE*, GUIDOS*, KIDEOS*, WODGES | 68 |
| 8 | UEUNBTMAE | unbeat ☓ | 58 – 12 | BUTANE | AUTUMN, BATMEN, BEATEN*, BUTENE*, MAUNTE*, NUMBAT*, UNMATE*, UNMEET*, UNMUTE* | 74 |
| 9 | 100 10 4 8 7 2 → 172 | 172
7 × 10 + 100 + 2 |
68 – 22 | 172
7 × 10 + 2 + 100 |
|
84 |
| TTT | CHUGSKIN | If you get this, the world's your oyster. | SHUCKING | |||
| 10 | SYLTAOURP | OUTPLAYS | 76 – 22 | SALTY | PULSATORY* | 102 |
| 11 | LNLTOAESA | ATONES | 76 – 29 | SEALANT | ETALONS, NASELLA*, STOLLEN | 109 |
| 12 | HWXOUAGDL | LAUGH | 81 – 34 | LAUGH | DOUGLA*, WOULDA* | 115 |
| 13 | MNPCIOEVO | MOON | 81 – 39 | MINCE | COVINE*, INCOME, MEONIC*, NOCIVE*, NOVICE, ONCOME*, OVONIC* | 121 |
| 14 | 25 4 6 7 9 6 → 385 | 389
(7 + 6 + 25) × (6 + 4) + 9 |
88 – 39 | — |
RR: 385 = (6 ÷ 6 + 9 + 25) × (4 + 7) |
131 |
| 15 | ONMYBIGED | EMBODYING
(13 seconds) |
98 – 39 | 141 | ||
