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(Recap for yesterday. Note that the first TTT is "Jo" in reference to Jo Brand and PIROGIS is not valid in Lexplorer as of the time of this edit BUT I've placed it here since DC spotted it) |
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[[Ahmed Mohamed]] played [[Colin Wright]], with Ahmed Mohamed winning {{score|138|52}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ahmed Mohamed]] played [[Colin Wright]], with Ahmed Mohamed winning {{score|138|52}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | + | NOTE: In Round 7, Dent suggested that {{word|PIROGIS}} is a valid word. However, the [[Oxford Dictionaries Premium|dictionary]] suggests that only an {{word|-IES}} ending is acceptable. | |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|171|sol2=25 × 7 − (10 − 6) | |171|sol2=25 × 7 − (10 − 6) | ||
|34|16|36}} | |34|16|36}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |DARNBRIEF|Sack Jo for being too passionate about a cause.|FIREBRAND}} | + | {{R-TTT |DARNBRIEF|Sack [[Jo Brand|Jo]] for being too passionate about a cause.|FIREBRAND}} |
{{R-letters |4 |TWNAOOEFD|ODONATE |FOOTED | | 41|16 | 43}} | {{R-letters |4 |TWNAOOEFD|ODONATE |FOOTED | | 41|16 | 43}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |RLITIASEN|SAINTLIER|RETAILS | | 59|16 | 61}} | {{R-letters |5 |RLITIASEN|SAINTLIER|RETAILS | | 59|16 | 61}} | ||
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|500|sol2=50 × 10 | |500|sol2=50 × 10 | ||
|69|26|71}} | |69|26|71}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |PGOIROSIA|PIROGI |poors {{x}}|PIROGIS, POORGAS* | + | {{R-letters |7 |PGOIROSIA|PIROGI |poors {{x}}|PIROGIS**, POORGAS* | 75|26 | 78}} |
{{R-letters |8 |AEUDMSWNV|MEDUSAN |AMUSED |UNSAVED | 82|26 | 85}} | {{R-letters |8 |AEUDMSWNV|MEDUSAN |AMUSED |UNSAVED | 82|26 | 85}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|2|8|9|7|6| 572 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|2|8|9|7|6| 572 | ||
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{{R-letters |10|RGLIOBSEA|ALBERGOS |OBLIGERS |GARBOILS*, GASOLIER*, GIRASOLE*, OILBERGS*, SERAGLIO*|100|44 |103}} | {{R-letters |10|RGLIOBSEA|ALBERGOS |OBLIGERS |GARBOILS*, GASOLIER*, GIRASOLE*, OILBERGS*, SERAGLIO*|100|44 |103}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|CRESUAKDT|TRADUCES |TRADUCES |EDUCRATS* |108|52 |111}} | {{R-letters |11|CRESUAKDT|TRADUCES |TRADUCES |EDUCRATS* |108|52 |111}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |12|GOJAPOURD|GOPURA |GROUP |ADROOP*, PODURA*, POORGA*, UROPOD*|114|52 | 117}} | + | {{R-letters |12|GOJAPOURD|GOPURA |GROUP |ADROOP*, PODURA*, POORGA*, UROPOD*|114|52 |117}} |
{{R-letters |13|NEFTAMEPS|NEPETAS |pestman {{x}}|MEANEST*, PASMENT*, PENATES*, PESANTE*, SPAEMEN*|121|52 |124}} | {{R-letters |13|NEFTAMEPS|NEPETAS |pestman {{x}}|MEANEST*, PASMENT*, PENATES*, PESANTE*, SPAEMEN*|121|52 |124}} | ||
| − | {{R-numbers |14|9|5|4|3|2|8| 475 | + | {{R-numbers |14| 9|5|4|3|2|8| 475 |
|476|sol1=(9 × 5 + 3) × (8 + 2) − 4 | |476|sol1=(9 × 5 + 3) × (8 + 2) − 4 | ||
|475 {{x}} | |475 {{x}} | ||
| − | |rr= | + | |rr=475|solrr=(9 + 3) × 4 × (2 + 8) − 5 |
|128|52|134}} | |128|52|134}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|SHIMMEEUP|c1time=1|c1sol=EUPHEMISM|138|52|144}} | {{R-conundrum|15|SHIMMEEUP|c1time=1|c1sol=EUPHEMISM|138|52|144}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes in Series 84]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 84]] | ||
[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Scores over 125]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Anne Robinson]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Anne Robinson]] | ||
[[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 Dr Phil Hammond as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Dr Phil Hammond as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:49, 29 May 2024
Episode 7608 was broadcast on 4 October 2021, as part of Series 84.
Ahmed Mohamed played Colin Wright, with Ahmed Mohamed winning 138 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Phil Hammond, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 7, Dent suggested that PIROGIS is a valid word. However, the dictionary suggests that only an -IES ending is acceptable.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ahmed Mohamed | Score | Colin Wright | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLEOBICNO | BOLECTION | 18 – 0 | CLONE | 18 | |
| 2 | SYDEEUERG | REUSED | 24 – 6 | SURGED | GEYSERED* | 26 |
| 3 | 25 5 10 6 7 8 → 171 | 171
25 × 7 − (10 − 6) |
34 – 16 | 171
25 × 7 − (10 − 6) |
|
36 |
| TTT | DARNBRIEF | Sack Jo for being too passionate about a cause. | FIREBRAND | |||
| 4 | TWNAOOEFD | ODONATE | 41 – 16 | FOOTED | 43 | |
| 5 | RLITIASEN | SAINTLIER | 59 – 16 | RETAILS | 61 | |
| 6 | 50 4 5 3 2 10 → 500 | 500
50 × 10 |
69 – 26 | 500
50 × 10 |
|
71 |
| 7 | PGOIROSIA | PIROGI | 75 – 26 | poors ☓ | PIROGIS**, POORGAS* | 78 |
| 8 | AEUDMSWNV | MEDUSAN | 82 – 26 | AMUSED | UNSAVED | 85 |
| 9 | 75 2 8 9 7 6 → 572 | 572
(75 + 6) × 7 + 9 − 8 ÷ 2 |
92 – 36 | 572
8 × 75 − (6 − 2) × 7 |
|
95 |
| TTT | RANGEIGHT | He rang eight of his friends and they all got together for this. | GATHERING | |||
| 10 | RGLIOBSEA | ALBERGOS | 100 – 44 | OBLIGERS | GARBOILS*, GASOLIER*, GIRASOLE*, OILBERGS*, SERAGLIO* | 103 |
| 11 | CRESUAKDT | TRADUCES | 108 – 52 | TRADUCES | EDUCRATS* | 111 |
| 12 | GOJAPOURD | GOPURA | 114 – 52 | GROUP | ADROOP*, PODURA*, POORGA*, UROPOD* | 117 |
| 13 | NEFTAMEPS | NEPETAS | 121 – 52 | pestman ☓ | MEANEST*, PASMENT*, PENATES*, PESANTE*, SPAEMEN* | 124 |
| 14 | 9 5 4 3 2 8 → 475 | 476
(9 × 5 + 3) × (8 + 2) − 4 |
128 – 52 | 475 ☓ |
RR: 475 = (9 + 3) × 4 × (2 + 8) − 5 |
134 |
| 15 | SHIMMEEUP | EUPHEMISM
(1 second) |
138 – 52 | 144 | ||
