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==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Arthur Page|Jessica Pratesi}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Arthur Page|Jessica Pratesi}}
{{R-letters  |1 |MSGIEOLEW|GWEILOS |MEOWS |     |  7|0  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |MSGIEOLEW|GWEILOS |MEOWS   |                   |  7|0  |  7}}
{{R-letters  |2 |PORASURDO|PODURAS   |DROOPS  |SAUROPOD*       | 14|0 | 15}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |PORASURDO|PODURAS |DROOPS  |SAUROPOD*           | 14|0 | 15}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 100|1|7|2|9|7| 210
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 100|1|7|2|9|7| 210
 
|210|sol1=100 × 2 + 9 + 1
 
|210|sol1=100 × 2 + 9 + 1
 
|210|sol2=100 × 2 + 9 + 1
 
|210|sol2=100 × 2 + 9 + 1
 
|24|10|25}}
 
|24|10|25}}
{{R-TTT        |GALGOLLY|A joke about a sweet on a stick; how idle! |LOLLYGAG}}
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{{R-TTT        |GALGOLLY|A joke about a sweet on a stick how idle!|LOLLYGAG}}
{{R-letters  |4 |SMNFEIETS|INFESTS   |INFESTS   |FESTIES*, FINESSE, FITNESS, MENTSES*, METISSE*, MISSENT*, NEMESIS*, SIEMENS*, SIMEETS*, TIMESES*   | 31|17 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |SMNFEIETS|INFESTS |INFESTS |FESTIES*, FINESSE, FITNESS, MENTSES*, METISSE*, MISSENT*, NEMESIS*, SIEMENS*, SIMEETS*, TIMESES*| 31|17 | 32}}
{{R-letters  |5 |RAHTURCHI|CHART    |HURRAH  |HAIRCUT   | 31|23 | 39}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |RAHTURCHI|CHART    |HURRAH  |HAIRCUT             | 31|23 | 39}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|75|50|100|2|10| 419
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|75|50|100|2|10| 419
|419|sol1=50 × 10 − 75 − 2 − (100 ÷ 25)
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|419|sol1=50 × 10 − 75 − 2 − 100 ÷ 25
|419|sol2=50 × 10 − 75 − 2 − (100 ÷ 25)
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|419|sol2=50 × 10 − 75 − 2 − 100 ÷ 25
 
|41|33|49}}
 
|41|33|49}}
{{R-letters  |7 |QTGOIERLV|overgilt {{x}}   |overgilt {{x}}   |OVERLIT, RIGOLET*, VERTIGO | 41|33 | 56}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |QTGOIERLV|overgilt {{x}}|overgilt {{x}}|OVERLIT, RIGOLET*, VERTIGO| 41|33 | 56}}
{{R-letters  |8 |DTUEMASNL|MENTULAS   |UNSALTED   |ALMUTENS*, UNMALTED*, UNMASTED*         | 49|41 | 64}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |DTUEMASNL|MENTULAS |UNSALTED |ALMUTENS*, UNMALTED*, UNMASTED*| 49|41 | 64}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|50|75|10|9|9| 309
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|50|75|10|9|9| 309
|309|sol1=25 × 10 + 50 + 9  
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|309|sol1=25 × 10 + 50 + 9
|309|sol2=25 × 10 + 50 + 9  
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|309|sol2=25 × 10 + 50 + 9
 
|59|51|74}}
 
|59|51|74}}
 
{{R-TTT        |SEEMDIRE|If your health seems dire, you might need these.|REMEDIES}}
 
{{R-TTT        |SEEMDIRE|If your health seems dire, you might need these.|REMEDIES}}
{{R-letters  |10|NDTEIASBO|BOTANISED |BOTANISED |BASTIONED*     | 77|69 |92 }}
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{{R-letters  |10|NDTEIASBO|BOTANISED|BOTANISED|BASTIONED*         | 77|69 | 92}}
{{R-letters  |11|NAKREAEGN|rankage {{x}}   |ENRAGE |ANANGKE*, KENANGA*   | 77|75 |99 }}
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{{R-letters  |11|NAKREAEGN|rankage {{x}}|ENRAGE   |ANANGKE*, KENANGA* | 77|75 | 99}}
{{R-letters  |12|DTNCUIOFT|CONDUIT  |OUTFIT  |NOCTUID*                   | 84|75 |106 }}
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{{R-letters  |12|DTNCUIOFT|CONDUIT  |OUTFIT  |NOCTUID*           | 84|75 |106}}
{{R-letters  |13|RSTLEOEDA|LEOTARDS |OLEASTER |DELATORS*, DESOLATE*, LODESTAR, TREADLES*                   | 92|83 |114 }}
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{{R-letters  |13|RSTLEOEDA|LEOTARDS |OLEASTER |DELATORS*, DESOLATE*, LODESTAR, TREADLES*| 92|83 |114}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|100|25|75|6|1| 470
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|100|25|75|6|1| 470
 
|470 {{x}}
 
|470 {{x}}
|472|sol2=6 × 75 + 25 − (100 ÷ 50) − 1
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|472|sol2=6 × 75 + 25 − 100 ÷ 50 − 1
|rr=470|solrr=(100 − 6) × ((75 + 50) ÷ 5)
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|rr=470|solrr=(75 + 50) ÷ 25 × (100 − 6)
 
|92|90|124}}
 
|92|90|124}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|BEYONCEID|c1time=3.5|c1sol=OBEDIENCY|102|90|134}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|BEYONCEID|c1time=3.5|c1sol=OBEDIENCY|102|90|134}}

Latest revision as of 13:35, 30 June 2024

Episode 8303 was broadcast on 26 June 2024, as the first semi-final of Series 89.

Arthur Page played Jessica Pratesi, with Arthur Page winning 102 – 90. The Dictionary Corner guest was Marcus Brigstocke, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Arthur Page Score Jessica Pratesi Others Max.
1 MSGIEOLEW GWEILOS 7 – 0 MEOWS 7
2 PORASURDO PODURAS 14 – 0 DROOPS SAUROPOD* 15
3 100 1 7 2 9 7 → 210 210
100 × 2 + 9 + 1
24 – 10 210
100 × 2 + 9 + 1


25
TTT GALGOLLY A joke about a sweet on a stick – how idle! LOLLYGAG
4 SMNFEIETS INFESTS 31 – 17 INFESTS FESTIES*, FINESSE, FITNESS, MENTSES*, METISSE*, MISSENT*, NEMESIS*, SIEMENS*, SIMEETS*, TIMESES* 32
5 RAHTURCHI CHART 31 – 23 HURRAH HAIRCUT 39
6 25 75 50 100 2 10 → 419 419
50 × 10 − 75 − 2 − 100 ÷ 25
41 – 33 419
50 × 10 − 75 − 2 − 100 ÷ 25


49
7 QTGOIERLV overgilt ☓ 41 – 33 overgilt ☓ OVERLIT, RIGOLET*, VERTIGO 56
8 DTUEMASNL MENTULAS 49 – 41 UNSALTED ALMUTENS*, UNMALTED*, UNMASTED* 64
9 25 50 75 10 9 9 → 309 309
25 × 10 + 50 + 9
59 – 51 309
25 × 10 + 50 + 9


74
TTT SEEMDIRE If your health seems dire, you might need these. REMEDIES
10 NDTEIASBO BOTANISED 77 – 69 BOTANISED BASTIONED* 92
11 NAKREAEGN rankage ☓ 77 – 75 ENRAGE ANANGKE*, KENANGA* 99
12 DTNCUIOFT CONDUIT 84 – 75 OUTFIT NOCTUID* 106
13 RSTLEOEDA LEOTARDS 92 – 83 OLEASTER DELATORS*, DESOLATE*, LODESTAR, TREADLES* 114
14 50 100 25 75 6 1 → 470 470 ☓ 92 – 90 472
6 × 75 + 25 − 100 ÷ 50 − 1

RR: 470 = (75 + 50) ÷ 25 × (100 − 6)

124
15 BEYONCEID OBEDIENCY
(3.5 seconds)
102 – 90 134