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| − | '''Episode | + | '''Episode 8256''' was broadcast on 22 April 2024, as part of [[Series 89]]. |
[[George McAlear]] played [[John Gibson]], with John Gibson winning {{score|94|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Les Dennis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[George McAlear]] played [[John Gibson]], with John Gibson winning {{score|94|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Les Dennis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: | + | NOTE: In Round 1, McAlear was asked for his word first although it was longer than Gibson's. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|George McAlear|John Gibson}} | {{Rounds-start|George McAlear|John Gibson}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SIMORESGM|MOSSIER | | + | {{R-letters |1 |SIMORESGM|MOSSIER |moreis {{x}}|OGREISMS, SOMMIERS* | 7|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |BTIOWSILG|BIGOTS |BOILS | + | {{R-letters |2 |BTIOWSILG|BIGOTS |BOILS | | 13|0 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|3|8|2|3|6| 593 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|3|8|2|3|6| 593 | ||
|594 | |594 | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
|13|10|24}} | |13|10|24}} | ||
{{R-TTT |PERMPORT|If he's in your line of sight, you'll never be lost for words.|PROMPTER}} | {{R-TTT |PERMPORT|If he's in your line of sight, you'll never be lost for words.|PROMPTER}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |CVOADSEOP|SCOOPED |SCOOPED |OPCODES*, PEASCOD, VOCODES* | + | {{R-letters |4 |CVOADSEOP|SCOOPED |SCOOPED |OPCODES*, PEASCOD, VOCODES*| 20|17 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |NIDUJNEAT|JAUNTED |JAUNTED | + | {{R-letters |5 |NIDUJNEAT|JAUNTED |JAUNTED |INUNDATE | 27|24 | 39}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|6|7|3|1|4| 191 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|6|7|3|1|4| 191 | ||
|190 | |190 | ||
|191|sol2=(7 − 4 − 1) × 100 − 6 − 3 | |191|sol2=(7 − 4 − 1) × 100 − 6 − 3 | ||
|27|34|49}} | |27|34|49}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |NITEDTOER|ROTTED|ROTTED |ENTEROID*, ORIENTED*| 33|40 | 57}} | + | {{R-letters |7 |NITEDTOER|ROTTED |ROTTED |ENTEROID*, ORIENTED*| 33|40 | 57}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |YSUACDESA|CAUSED | + | {{R-letters |8 |YSUACDESA|CAUSED |CAUSED |ASSAYED*, CAUSEYS*, CAYUSES*| 39|46 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|8|1|4|2|7| 526 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|8|1|4|2|7| 526 | ||
|527|sol1=(8 + 2) × 50 + 7 × 4 − 1 | |527|sol1=(8 + 2) × 50 + 7 × 4 − 1 | ||
|527|sol2=(8 + 2) × 50 + 7 × 4 − 1 | |527|sol2=(8 + 2) × 50 + 7 × 4 − 1 | ||
| − | |rr=526|solrr=(4 + 7) × 50 − | + | |rr=526|solrr=(4 + 7) × 50 − (2 + 1) × 8 |
|46|53|74}} | |46|53|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |GRANFLAT|The behaviour was wrong, but it almost smelt good. |FLAGRANT}} | + | {{R-TTT |GRANFLAT|The behaviour was wrong, but it almost smelt good.|FLAGRANT}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|PRIUSFAON|PRISON | + | {{R-letters |10|PRIUSFAON|PRISON |FUSION |INSOFAR, PARISON*, PORINAS*, SPURION*, UNPAIRS*| 52|59 | 81}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|REHIFONME|REFINE | + | {{R-letters |11|REHIFONME|REFINE |INFORM |FERMION*, FIREMEN*, FOREMEN*, HEROINE| 58|65 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|VATEGRANR|GRANTER |VAGRANT |ARRANGE*, NARRATE*, RAVAGER*, REGRANT*, TANAGER*, TAVERNA, VANTAGE | 65|72 |95}} | + | {{R-letters |12|VATEGRANR|GRANTER |VAGRANT |ARRANGE*, NARRATE*, RAVAGER*, REGRANT*, TANAGER*, TAVERNA, VANTAGE| 65|72 | 95}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|KIMEDATZI|MATED | + | {{R-letters |13|KIMEDATZI|MATED |ADMIT |KEITAI* | 70|77 |101}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 50|1|8|10|2|6| 322 | {{R-numbers |14| 50|1|8|10|2|6| 322 | ||
|321 {{x}} | |321 {{x}} | ||
| − | |321|sol2= | + | |321|sol2=6 × 50 + 2 × 10 + 1 |
|rr=322|solrr=6 × 50 + 2 × (10 + 1) | |rr=322|solrr=6 × 50 + 2 × (10 + 1) | ||
|70|84|111}} | |70|84|111}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|VAINBLOGS|c2time=2. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|VAINBLOGS|c2time=2.75|c2sol=ABSOLVING|70|94|121}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:24, 5 May 2024
Episode 8256 was broadcast on 22 April 2024, as part of Series 89.
George McAlear played John Gibson, with John Gibson winning 94 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was Les Dennis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 1, McAlear was asked for his word first although it was longer than Gibson's.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | George McAlear | Score | John Gibson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIMORESGM | MOSSIER | 7 – 0 | moreis ☓ | OGREISMS, SOMMIERS* | 8 |
| 2 | BTIOWSILG | BIGOTS | 13 – 0 | BOILS | 14 | |
| 3 | 25 3 8 2 3 6 → 593 | 594 | 13 – 10 | 593
3 × 8 × 25 − (3 − 2 + 6) |
|
24 |
| TTT | PERMPORT | If he's in your line of sight, you'll never be lost for words. | PROMPTER | |||
| 4 | CVOADSEOP | SCOOPED | 20 – 17 | SCOOPED | OPCODES*, PEASCOD, VOCODES* | 31 |
| 5 | NIDUJNEAT | JAUNTED | 27 – 24 | JAUNTED | INUNDATE | 39 |
| 6 | 100 6 7 3 1 4 → 191 | 190 | 27 – 34 | 191
(7 − 4 − 1) × 100 − 6 − 3 |
|
49 |
| 7 | NITEDTOER | ROTTED | 33 – 40 | ROTTED | ENTEROID*, ORIENTED* | 57 |
| 8 | YSUACDESA | CAUSED | 39 – 46 | CAUSED | ASSAYED*, CAUSEYS*, CAYUSES* | 64 |
| 9 | 50 8 1 4 2 7 → 526 | 527
(8 + 2) × 50 + 7 × 4 − 1 |
46 – 53 | 527
(8 + 2) × 50 + 7 × 4 − 1 |
RR: 526 = (4 + 7) × 50 − (2 + 1) × 8 |
74 |
| TTT | GRANFLAT | The behaviour was wrong, but it almost smelt good. | FLAGRANT | |||
| 10 | PRIUSFAON | PRISON | 52 – 59 | FUSION | INSOFAR, PARISON*, PORINAS*, SPURION*, UNPAIRS* | 81 |
| 11 | REHIFONME | REFINE | 58 – 65 | INFORM | FERMION*, FIREMEN*, FOREMEN*, HEROINE | 88 |
| 12 | VATEGRANR | GRANTER | 65 – 72 | VAGRANT | ARRANGE*, NARRATE*, RAVAGER*, REGRANT*, TANAGER*, TAVERNA, VANTAGE | 95 |
| 13 | KIMEDATZI | MATED | 70 – 77 | ADMIT | KEITAI* | 101 |
| 14 | 50 1 8 10 2 6 → 322 | 321 ☓ | 70 – 84 | 321
6 × 50 + 2 × 10 + 1 |
RR: 322 = 6 × 50 + 2 × (10 + 1) |
111 |
| 15 | VAINBLOGS | 70 – 94 | ABSOLVING
(2.75 seconds) |
121 | ||
