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| − | '''Episode | + | '''Episode 8288''' was broadcast on 5 June 2024, as part of [[Series 89]]. |
[[Peter Young (Series 89)|Peter Young]] played [[Carole Melon]], with Peter Young winning {{score|73|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Krishnan Guru-Murthy]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Peter Young (Series 89)|Peter Young]] played [[Carole Melon]], with Peter Young winning {{score|73|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Krishnan Guru-Murthy]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Peter Young|Carole Melon}} | {{Rounds-start|Peter Young|Carole Melon}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |RMGSEUKOI|GRIMES |MOUSIER |IRKSOME, MORGIES*, MORGUES, MUSIKER, MUSKIER*, OGREISM*, ROUEISM*, SMOKIER* | 0|7 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |RMGSEUKOI|GRIMES |MOUSIER |IRKSOME, MORGIES*, MORGUES, MUSIKER*, MUSKIER*, OGREISM*, ROUEISM*, SMOKIER*| 0|7 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |EUICDHSEL|chiseled {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |EUICDHSEL|chiseled {{x}}|euclids {{x}}|EDICULES*, SCHEDULE | 0|7 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 3|6|4|10|9|10| 778 | {{R-numbers |3 | 3|6|4|10|9|10| 778 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |769|sol2=(4 + 3) × ( | + | |769|sol2=(4 + 3) × (10 × 10 + 9) + 6 |
| − | |rr=778|solrr=(10 + 9) × 4 × 10 + | + | |rr=778|solrr=(10 + 9) × 4 × 10 + 6 × 3 |
|0|12|25}} | |0|12|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |STARCOAT|It's not an angry seafood condiment | + | {{R-TTT |STARCOAT|It's not an angry seafood condiment – it's a sweet dessert.|CROSTATA}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TFSIEADNE|DEFIANT |INFESTED |ANDESITE, FASTENED | + | {{R-letters |4 |TFSIEADNE|DEFIANT |INFESTED |ANDESITE, FASTENED | 0|20 | 33}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |OPMETSOPR|POOREST |MOPPETS |PROMOTES, PROTOMES* | + | {{R-letters |5 |OPMETSOPR|POOREST |MOPPETS |PROMOTES, PROTOMES* | 7|27 | 41}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|25|100|7|8|4| 146 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|25|100|7|8|4| 146 | ||
| − | |144|sol1=100 + | + | |144|sol1=100 + 7 × 8 − 75 ÷ 25 × 4 |
|144|sol2=100 + 7 + 8 + 4 + 25 | |144|sol2=100 + 7 + 8 + 4 + 25 | ||
| − | |rr=146|solrr= | + | |rr=146|solrr=75 − 25 + 100 − 4 |
|14|34|51}} | |14|34|51}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |LNCNAEAIA|CLEAN |incline {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |7 |LNCNAEAIA|CLEAN |incline {{x}}|ALCANINE* | 19|34 | 59}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |YMNIAOSTE|MOANIEST |NASTY |AMNIOTES | + | {{R-letters |8 |YMNIAOSTE|MOANIEST |NASTY |AMNIOTES | 27|34 | 67}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|3|10|1|9|4| 529 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|3|10|1|9|4| 529 | ||
| − | |530|sol1=(1 + 4) × 100 + 10 | + | |530|sol1=(1 + 4) × 100 + 3 × 10 |
| − | |523 | + | |523 |
| − | |rr=529|solrr=(9 − 4) × 100 + | + | |rr=529|solrr=(9 − 4) × 100 + 10 × 3 − 1 |
|34|34|77}} | |34|34|77}} | ||
{{R-TTT |WAGESTAY|She used her wage to pay for a few short stays overseas.|GETAWAYS}} | {{R-TTT |WAGESTAY|She used her wage to pay for a few short stays overseas.|GETAWAYS}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|NTSGAOEAP|PAGEANTS | + | {{R-letters |10|NTSGAOEAP|PAGEANTS |POSTAGE |PATAGONS*, PONTAGES, SEPTAGON*| 42|34 | 85}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|GREUSAWNL|WANGLERS | + | {{R-letters |11|GREUSAWNL|WANGLERS |unwagers {{x}}|GRANULES, GUNWALES, WRANGLES| 50|34 | 93}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|VDWOUABRE|BARED |BREAD | + | {{R-letters |12|VDWOUABRE|BARED |BREAD |OVERDUB | 55|39 |100}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13| | + | {{R-letters |13|LGHIEMIRT|MIGHTIER |LIGHTER | | 63|39 |108}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|50|100|3|9|7| 455 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|50|100|3|9|7| 455 | ||
| − | |455|sol1=(9 − 3) × 75 + 7 − | + | |455|sol1=(9 − 3) × 75 + 7 − 100 ÷ 50 |
|— | |— | ||
|73|39|118}} | |73|39|118}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:08, 11 June 2024
Episode 8288 was broadcast on 5 June 2024, as part of Series 89.
Peter Young played Carole Melon, with Peter Young winning 73 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Young | Score | Carole Melon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RMGSEUKOI | GRIMES | 0 – 7 | MOUSIER | IRKSOME, MORGIES*, MORGUES, MUSIKER*, MUSKIER*, OGREISM*, ROUEISM*, SMOKIER* | 7 |
| 2 | EUICDHSEL | chiseled ☓ | 0 – 7 | euclids ☓ | EDICULES*, SCHEDULE | 15 |
| 3 | 3 6 4 10 9 10 → 778 | — | 0 – 12 | 769
(4 + 3) × (10 × 10 + 9) + 6 |
RR: 778 = (10 + 9) × 4 × 10 + 6 × 3 |
25 |
| TTT | STARCOAT | It's not an angry seafood condiment – it's a sweet dessert. | CROSTATA | |||
| 4 | TFSIEADNE | DEFIANT | 0 – 20 | INFESTED | ANDESITE, FASTENED | 33 |
| 5 | OPMETSOPR | POOREST | 7 – 27 | MOPPETS | PROMOTES, PROTOMES* | 41 |
| 6 | 75 25 100 7 8 4 → 146 | 144
100 + 7 × 8 − 75 ÷ 25 × 4 |
14 – 34 | 144
100 + 7 + 8 + 4 + 25 |
RR: 146 = 75 − 25 + 100 − 4 |
51 |
| 7 | LNCNAEAIA | CLEAN | 19 – 34 | incline ☓ | ALCANINE* | 59 |
| 8 | YMNIAOSTE | MOANIEST | 27 – 34 | NASTY | AMNIOTES | 67 |
| 9 | 100 3 10 1 9 4 → 529 | 530
(1 + 4) × 100 + 3 × 10 |
34 – 34 | 523 |
RR: 529 = (9 − 4) × 100 + 10 × 3 − 1 |
77 |
| TTT | WAGESTAY | She used her wage to pay for a few short stays overseas. | GETAWAYS | |||
| 10 | NTSGAOEAP | PAGEANTS | 42 – 34 | POSTAGE | PATAGONS*, PONTAGES, SEPTAGON* | 85 |
| 11 | GREUSAWNL | WANGLERS | 50 – 34 | unwagers ☓ | GRANULES, GUNWALES, WRANGLES | 93 |
| 12 | VDWOUABRE | BARED | 55 – 39 | BREAD | OVERDUB | 100 |
| 13 | LGHIEMIRT | MIGHTIER | 63 – 39 | LIGHTER | 108 | |
| 14 | 75 50 100 3 9 7 → 455 | 455
(9 − 3) × 75 + 7 − 100 ÷ 50 |
73 – 39 | — |
|
118 |
| 15 | TANGIIEST | 73 – 39 | INSTIGATE | 128 | ||
