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'''Episode 8266''' was broadcast on 6 May 2024, as part of [[Series 89]]. | '''Episode 8266''' was broadcast on 6 May 2024, as part of [[Series 89]]. | ||
| − | [[Bernard McDonald]] played [[John Whitenstall]], with John Whitenstall winning {{score|71|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[ | + | [[Bernard McDonald]] played [[John Whitenstall]], with John Whitenstall winning {{score|71|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Cheryl Baker]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Bernard McDonald|John Whitenstall}} | {{Rounds-start|Bernard McDonald|John Whitenstall}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |TUDSELNAS|UNSEATS |UNSALTED | + | {{R-letters |1 |TUDSELNAS|UNSEATS |UNSALTED |ADULTNESS, DAUNTLESS| 0|8 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |FHNOISOED|HOODIES |FOODIES |FONDISH* | + | {{R-letters |2 |FHNOISOED|HOODIES |FOODIES |FONDISH* | 7|15 | 25}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|4|8|5|6|10| | + | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|4|8|5|6|10| 329 |
|330|sol1=(100 + 10) × (8 − 5) | |330|sol1=(100 + 10) × (8 − 5) | ||
| − | |330|sol2=( | + | |330|sol2=(8 × 4 + 6 − 5) × 10 |
| − | |rr=329|solrr= | + | |rr=329|solrr=100 ÷ 4 × (8 + 5) + 10 − 6 |
|14|22|35}} | |14|22|35}} | ||
{{R-TTT |LONGNAME|It sounds like it could be a fruity weapon.|MANGONEL}} | {{R-TTT |LONGNAME|It sounds like it could be a fruity weapon.|MANGONEL}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TSBAOVCET|COVETS |vocates {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |TSBAOVCET|COVETS |vocates {{x}}|AVOCETS, COSTATE*, OCTAVES| 20|22 | 42}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |RINDKERVO|OVERKIND | + | {{R-letters |5 |RINDKERVO|OVERKIND |DRIVEN |OVERDRINK | 28|22 | 60}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|7|5|5|9| 387 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|7|5|5|9| 387 | ||
|388|sol1=(9 − 5) × 100 − 7 − 5 | |388|sol1=(9 − 5) × 100 − 7 − 5 | ||
|388|sol2=(9 − 5) × 100 − 7 − 5 | |388|sol2=(9 − 5) × 100 − 7 − 5 | ||
| − | |rr=387|solrr=((25 + 5) × | + | |rr=387|solrr=((25 + 5) × 5 − 100 − 7) × 9 |
|35|29|70}} | |35|29|70}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |GPMUEICRP|priceup {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |7 |GPMUEICRP|priceup {{x}}|primer {{x}}|CERIUM*, GRIPPE*, GUIMPE*, GUPPIE*, IMPURE, PRECIP*, PUMICE, PUMPER*, PURPIE*, REPUMP*, UMPIRE*| 35|29 | 76}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |BGTOISEWT|EGOTIST | + | {{R-letters |8 |BGTOISEWT|EGOTIST |BOTTIES | | 42|36 | 83}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|7|8|6|5|3| 729 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|7|8|6|5|3| 729 | ||
|731|sol1=75 × (7 + 3) − 8 − 6 − 5 | |731|sol1=75 × (7 + 3) − 8 − 6 − 5 | ||
| Line 28: | Line 28: | ||
|rr=729|solrr=(75 + 6) × (8 − 5) × 3 | |rr=729|solrr=(75 + 6) × (8 − 5) × 3 | ||
|49|43|93}} | |49|43|93}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |DOMEBOYS|According to these | + | {{R-TTT |DOMEBOYS|According to these {{w|The Blues Brothers|brothers}}, {{w|Everybody Needs Somebody to Love|everybody needs this}}.|SOMEBODY}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|GRNAIFELA|FEARING |FEARING |AFEARING*, FINAGLER*, GERANIAL*, LAARFING*, REGALIAN*| 56|50 | 101}} | + | {{R-letters |10|GRNAIFELA|FEARING |FEARING |AFEARING*, FINAGLER*, GERANIAL*, LAARFING*, REGALIAN*| 56|50 |101}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|MESAPRTEL|palmtrees {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |11|MESAPRTEL|palmtrees {{x}}|TRAMPLES |EMPLASTER | 56|58 |119}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|XOAMGSEPI|IMAGES | + | {{R-letters |12|XOAMGSEPI|IMAGES |MAGPIES |PIXSOME* | 56|65 |126}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|WYHOELORC|CHORE |HOWLER | + | {{R-letters |13|WYHOELORC|CHORE |HOWLER |CHOLER*, COOLER, HOOLEY*, LOWERY*, OWLERY, WHOLER*, WHOREY*| 56|71 |132}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|100|4|6|7|3| 817 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|100|4|6|7|3| 817 | ||
| + | |812 {{x}} | ||
|818 {{x}} | |818 {{x}} | ||
| − | |||
|rr=817|solrr=(100 + 6) × 7 + 75 | |rr=817|solrr=(100 + 6) × 7 + 75 | ||
|56|71|142}} | |56|71|142}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:59, 11 May 2024
Episode 8266 was broadcast on 6 May 2024, as part of Series 89.
Bernard McDonald played John Whitenstall, with John Whitenstall winning 71 – 66. The Dictionary Corner guest was Cheryl Baker, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bernard McDonald | Score | John Whitenstall | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUDSELNAS | UNSEATS | 0 – 8 | UNSALTED | ADULTNESS, DAUNTLESS | 18 |
| 2 | FHNOISOED | HOODIES | 7 – 15 | FOODIES | FONDISH* | 25 |
| 3 | 100 4 8 5 6 10 → 329 | 330
(100 + 10) × (8 − 5) |
14 – 22 | 330
(8 × 4 + 6 − 5) × 10 |
RR: 329 = 100 ÷ 4 × (8 + 5) + 10 − 6 |
35 |
| TTT | LONGNAME | It sounds like it could be a fruity weapon. | MANGONEL | |||
| 4 | TSBAOVCET | COVETS | 20 – 22 | vocates ☓ | AVOCETS, COSTATE*, OCTAVES | 42 |
| 5 | RINDKERVO | OVERKIND | 28 – 22 | DRIVEN | OVERDRINK | 60 |
| 6 | 100 25 7 5 5 9 → 387 | 388
(9 − 5) × 100 − 7 − 5 |
35 – 29 | 388
(9 − 5) × 100 − 7 − 5 |
RR: 387 = ((25 + 5) × 5 − 100 − 7) × 9 |
70 |
| 7 | GPMUEICRP | priceup ☓ | 35 – 29 | primer ☓ | CERIUM*, GRIPPE*, GUIMPE*, GUPPIE*, IMPURE, PRECIP*, PUMICE, PUMPER*, PURPIE*, REPUMP*, UMPIRE* | 76 |
| 8 | BGTOISEWT | EGOTIST | 42 – 36 | BOTTIES | 83 | |
| 9 | 75 7 8 6 5 3 → 729 | 731
75 × (7 + 3) − 8 − 6 − 5 |
49 – 43 | 731
75 × (7 + 3) − 8 − 6 − 5 |
RR: 729 = (75 + 6) × (8 − 5) × 3 |
93 |
| TTT | DOMEBOYS | According to these brothers, everybody needs this. | SOMEBODY | |||
| 10 | GRNAIFELA | FEARING | 56 – 50 | FEARING | AFEARING*, FINAGLER*, GERANIAL*, LAARFING*, REGALIAN* | 101 |
| 11 | MESAPRTEL | palmtrees ☓ | 56 – 58 | TRAMPLES | EMPLASTER | 119 |
| 12 | XOAMGSEPI | IMAGES | 56 – 65 | MAGPIES | PIXSOME* | 126 |
| 13 | WYHOELORC | CHORE | 56 – 71 | HOWLER | CHOLER*, COOLER, HOOLEY*, LOWERY*, OWLERY, WHOLER*, WHOREY* | 132 |
| 14 | 75 100 4 6 7 3 → 817 | 812 ☓ | 56 – 71 | 818 ☓ |
RR: 817 = (100 + 6) × 7 + 75 |
142 |
| 15 | DECCALAVA | CAVALCADE
(2.5 seconds) |
66 – 71 | 152 | ||
