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| − | '''Episode | + | '''Episode 8304''' was broadcast on 27 June 2024, as the second semi-final of [[Series 89]]. |
| − | [[Mark Finnerty]] played [[Michael Calder]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|78|56}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Mark Finnerty]] played [[Michael Calder (Series 60)|Michael Calder]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|78|56}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Mark Finnerty|Michael Calder}} | {{Rounds-start|Mark Finnerty|Michael Calder}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SRPUOINGS|POURING |POURING |SPOUSING, SPURIONS* | + | {{R-letters |1 |SRPUOINGS|POURING |POURING |SPOUSING, SPURIONS* | 7|7 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |MRSAEGLAM|REALMS |SLAMMER | + | {{R-letters |2 |MRSAEGLAM|REALMS |SLAMMER |ALMAGRES*, ALMEMARS*| 7|14 | 16}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|50|100|10|8|4| | + | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|50|100|10|8|4| 930 |
|930|sol1=(100 + 10) × 8 + 50 | |930|sol1=(100 + 10) × 8 + 50 | ||
|929 | |929 | ||
|17|14|26}} | |17|14|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |COMBCAKE|{{w|Eddy Grant|Eddy}} sang about this quick retort. |COMEBACK}} | + | {{R-TTT |COMBCAKE|{{w|Eddy Grant|Eddy}} sang about this quick retort.|COMEBACK}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |LNGEOANTI|GELATION | + | {{R-letters |4 |LNGEOANTI|GELATION |ELATION |GANTLINE*, LATENING*, LEGATION, NEGATION| 25|14 | 34}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 | | + | {{R-letters |5 |NVLOEITEU|VIOLENT |VIOLENT |INVOLUTE | 32|21 | 42}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 9|10|9|2|2|7| 700 | {{R-numbers |6 | 9|10|9|2|2|7| 700 | ||
|700|sol1=10 × 7 × (2 ÷ 2 + 9) | |700|sol1=10 × 7 × (2 ÷ 2 + 9) | ||
|700|sol2=10 × 7 × (2 ÷ 2 + 9) | |700|sol2=10 × 7 × (2 ÷ 2 + 9) | ||
|42|31|52}} | |42|31|52}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |RFMAUEQIS|MARQUIS | + | {{R-letters |7 |RFMAUEQIS|MARQUIS |FRAMES |AQUIFERS, MARQUISE* | 49|31 | 60}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |LTYAEOUCM|COMELY | + | {{R-letters |8 |LTYAEOUCM|COMELY |ACUTELY |ACOLYTE*, CALUMET, LEUCOMA*, OCULATE*| 49|38 | 67}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|50|5|8|7| 898 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|50|5|8|7| 898 | ||
|900 | |900 | ||
| − | |897|sol2=(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × | + | |897|sol2=(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − (8 − 5) |
|rr=898|solrr=(100 + 25 − 5) × 7 + 50 + 8 | |rr=898|solrr=(100 + 25 − 5) × 7 + 50 + 8 | ||
|49|45|77}} | |49|45|77}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |LIFEIDOL|Not quite {{w|Tubular Bells}} but plenty of drills.|OILFIELD}} | + | {{R-TTT |LIFEIDOL|Not quite ''{{w|Tubular Bells}}'', but plenty of drills.|OILFIELD}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|PRPEIESAW|waspier {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |10|PRPEIESAW|waspier {{x}}|SAPPIER |PERIAPSE* | 49|52 | 85}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|GTDOEOBEK|booteed {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |11|GTDOEOBEK|booteed {{x}}|BOOTED |BETOOK*, BOOKED*, BOOTEE| 49|58 | 91}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|RDAIECNOH|CHAINED |ANCHORED | + | {{R-letters |12|RDAIECNOH|CHAINED |ANCHORED |ORCHIDEAN* | 49|66 |109}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|DJSAEOHNR|HANDERS |HARDENS |ADHORNS*, DEHORNS*, HADRONS, HOARSEN*, SENHORA* | + | {{R-letters |13|DJSAEOHNR|HANDERS |HARDENS |ADHORNS*, DEHORNS*, HADRONS, HOARSEN*, SENHORA*| 56|73 |116}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 25|10|6|8|9|8| 977 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|10|6|8|9|8| 977 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |967|sol2=(8 × 6 − 10) × 25 + 9 + 8 | + | |967|sol2=(8 × 6 − 10) × 25 + 9 + 8 |
| − | |rr=977|solrr=(8 × 6 − 9) × 25 + | + | |rr=977|solrr=(8 × 6 − 9) × 25 + 10 − 8 |
|56|78|126}} | |56|78|126}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|NERVEDROP|c1time=26|c1sol= {{x}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|NERVEDROP|c1time=26.25|c1sol=prevendor {{x}}|sol=PROVENDER|56|78|136}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:37, 30 June 2024
Episode 8304 was broadcast on 27 June 2024, as the second semi-final of Series 89.
Mark Finnerty played Michael Calder, with Michael Calder winning 78 – 56. The Dictionary Corner guest was Marcus Brigstocke, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark Finnerty | Score | Michael Calder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRPUOINGS | POURING | 7 – 7 | POURING | SPOUSING, SPURIONS* | 8 |
| 2 | MRSAEGLAM | REALMS | 7 – 14 | SLAMMER | ALMAGRES*, ALMEMARS* | 16 |
| 3 | 75 50 100 10 8 4 → 930 | 930
(100 + 10) × 8 + 50 |
17 – 14 | 929 |
|
26 |
| TTT | COMBCAKE | Eddy sang about this quick retort. | COMEBACK | |||
| 4 | LNGEOANTI | GELATION | 25 – 14 | ELATION | GANTLINE*, LATENING*, LEGATION, NEGATION | 34 |
| 5 | NVLOEITEU | VIOLENT | 32 – 21 | VIOLENT | INVOLUTE | 42 |
| 6 | 9 10 9 2 2 7 → 700 | 700
10 × 7 × (2 ÷ 2 + 9) |
42 – 31 | 700
10 × 7 × (2 ÷ 2 + 9) |
|
52 |
| 7 | RFMAUEQIS | MARQUIS | 49 – 31 | FRAMES | AQUIFERS, MARQUISE* | 60 |
| 8 | LTYAEOUCM | COMELY | 49 – 38 | ACUTELY | ACOLYTE*, CALUMET, LEUCOMA*, OCULATE* | 67 |
| 9 | 100 25 50 5 8 7 → 898 | 900 | 49 – 45 | 897
(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − (8 − 5) |
RR: 898 = (100 + 25 − 5) × 7 + 50 + 8 |
77 |
| TTT | LIFEIDOL | Not quite Tubular Bells, but plenty of drills. | OILFIELD | |||
| 10 | PRPEIESAW | waspier ☓ | 49 – 52 | SAPPIER | PERIAPSE* | 85 |
| 11 | GTDOEOBEK | booteed ☓ | 49 – 58 | BOOTED | BETOOK*, BOOKED*, BOOTEE | 91 |
| 12 | RDAIECNOH | CHAINED | 49 – 66 | ANCHORED | ORCHIDEAN* | 109 |
| 13 | DJSAEOHNR | HANDERS | 56 – 73 | HARDENS | ADHORNS*, DEHORNS*, HADRONS, HOARSEN*, SENHORA* | 116 |
| 14 | 25 10 6 8 9 8 → 977 | — | 56 – 78 | 967
(8 × 6 − 10) × 25 + 9 + 8 |
RR: 977 = (8 × 6 − 9) × 25 + 10 − 8 |
126 |
| 15 | NERVEDROP | prevendor ☓
(26.25 seconds) |
56 – 78 | PROVENDER | 136 | |
