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| − | '''Episode 8305''' was broadcast on 28 June 2024, as the | + | '''Episode 8305''' was broadcast on 28 June 2024, as the grand final of [[Series 89]]. |
[[Arthur Page]] played [[Michael Calder (Series 60)|Michael Calder]], with Arthur Page winning {{score|121|61}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Arthur Page]] played [[Michael Calder (Series 60)|Michael Calder]], with Arthur Page winning {{score|121|61}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Arthur Page|Michael Calder}} | {{Rounds-start|Arthur Page|Michael Calder}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |PLTIUACEO|COPULATE |OUTPLACE |CAPITOUL*, POETICAL*, POULTICE, UTOPICAL* | + | {{R-letters |1 |PLTIUACEO|COPULATE |OUTPLACE |CAPITOUL*, POETICAL*, POULTICE, UTOPICAL*| 8|8 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |TNGEOEISG|EGESTING | + | {{R-letters |2 |TNGEOEISG|EGESTING |EGGIEST |EGESTION* | 16|8 | 16}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|25|5|6|4|6| 650 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|25|5|6|4|6| 650 | ||
|650|sol1=(25 − 6 − 6) × 50 | |650|sol1=(25 − 6 − 6) × 50 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|26|8|26}} | |26|8|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |UNBASKED|Unbasked? Totally the opposite. |SUNBAKED}} | + | {{R-TTT |UNBASKED|Unbasked? Totally the opposite.|SUNBAKED}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |RMDEOUHEJ|REHOMED | + | {{R-letters |4 |RMDEOUHEJ|REHOMED |REHOMED |HOMERED*, RHEUMED | 33|15 | 33}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |SAGPNEUEO|NGAPEES | + | {{R-letters |5 |SAGPNEUEO|NGAPEES |openages {{x}}|PEONAGES* | 40|15 | 41}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 10|8|4|3|5|9| 456 | {{R-numbers |6 | 10|8|4|3|5|9| 456 | ||
| − | |456|sol1=9 × 5 × 10 + | + | |456|sol1=9 × 5 × 10 + 8 ÷ 4 × 3 |
| − | |456|sol2=9 × 5 × 10 + | + | |456|sol2=9 × 5 × 10 + 8 ÷ 4 × 3 |
|50|25|51}} | |50|25|51}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |EATOEVTPM|TEAPOT |TEAPOT |METATE*, METOPE*, OPTATE*, PATETE*, PATTEE, PETATE*, POEMET* | + | {{R-letters |7 |EATOEVTPM|TEAPOT |TEAPOT |METATE*, METOPE*, OPTATE*, PATETE*, PATTEE, PETATE*, POEMET*| 56|31 | 57}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |SCRAIAITA|CARATS | + | {{R-letters |8 |SCRAIAITA|CARATS |RACIST |ACRASIA*, CARITAS*, SACATRA*, SATIRIC*| 62|37 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|8|1|3|9|4| 252 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|8|1|3|9|4| 252 | ||
|252|sol1=(75 + 9) × 3 | |252|sol1=(75 + 9) × 3 | ||
|252|sol2=(75 ÷ 3 + 4 − 1) × 9 | |252|sol2=(75 ÷ 3 + 4 − 1) × 9 | ||
|72|47|74}} | |72|47|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |BOBREADS|He's a sponge | + | {{R-TTT |BOBREADS|He's a sponge – he's soaked up everything.|ABSORBED}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|DWTIUONED|WIDEOUT | | + | {{R-letters |10|DWTIUONED|WIDEOUT |DUNTED |OUTWINDED | 79|47 | 92}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|UERMOGSQA|MORGUES | + | {{R-letters |11|UERMOGSQA|MORGUES |MORGUES |AERUGOS*, MAGUROS*, MARQUES, MASQUER*, MAUGERS*, MAUGRES*, RAGEOUS*| 86|54 | 99}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|MNIOEDIRO|IONOMER |MOODIER | + | {{R-letters |12|MNIOEDIRO|IONOMER |MOODIER |DOMINIE, DOOMIER*, DOORMEN*, MIDIRON, MINORED*, MOIDORE*, MOONIER*, MORENDO*| 93|61 |106}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|SEBDTIALE|TABLESIDE | + | {{R-letters |13|SEBDTIALE|TABLESIDE|DIABETES | |111|61 |124}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 7|6|7|3|5|5| 236 | {{R-numbers |14| 7|6|7|3|5|5| 236 | ||
| − | |236|sol1= | + | |236|sol1=7 × 7 × 5 − 6 − 3 |
|235 | |235 | ||
|121|61|134}} | |121|61|134}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|SUDIIDENT|c1time= | + | {{R-conundrum|15|SUDIIDENT|c1time=4.75|c1sol=disiduent {{x}}|sol=DISUNITED|121|61|144}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 89]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 89]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Grand finals]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | ||
[[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 Marcus Brigstocke as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Marcus Brigstocke as a guest]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 30 June 2024
Episode 8305 was broadcast on 28 June 2024, as the grand final of Series 89.
Arthur Page played Michael Calder, with Arthur Page winning 121 – 61. The Dictionary Corner guest was Marcus Brigstocke, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Arthur Page | Score | Michael Calder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLTIUACEO | COPULATE | 8 – 8 | OUTPLACE | CAPITOUL*, POETICAL*, POULTICE, UTOPICAL* | 8 |
| 2 | TNGEOEISG | EGESTING | 16 – 8 | EGGIEST | EGESTION* | 16 |
| 3 | 50 25 5 6 4 6 → 650 | 650
(25 − 6 − 6) × 50 |
26 – 8 | — |
|
26 |
| TTT | UNBASKED | Unbasked? Totally the opposite. | SUNBAKED | |||
| 4 | RMDEOUHEJ | REHOMED | 33 – 15 | REHOMED | HOMERED*, RHEUMED | 33 |
| 5 | SAGPNEUEO | NGAPEES | 40 – 15 | openages ☓ | PEONAGES* | 41 |
| 6 | 10 8 4 3 5 9 → 456 | 456
9 × 5 × 10 + 8 ÷ 4 × 3 |
50 – 25 | 456
9 × 5 × 10 + 8 ÷ 4 × 3 |
|
51 |
| 7 | EATOEVTPM | TEAPOT | 56 – 31 | TEAPOT | METATE*, METOPE*, OPTATE*, PATETE*, PATTEE, PETATE*, POEMET* | 57 |
| 8 | SCRAIAITA | CARATS | 62 – 37 | RACIST | ACRASIA*, CARITAS*, SACATRA*, SATIRIC* | 64 |
| 9 | 75 8 1 3 9 4 → 252 | 252
(75 + 9) × 3 |
72 – 47 | 252
(75 ÷ 3 + 4 − 1) × 9 |
|
74 |
| TTT | BOBREADS | He's a sponge – he's soaked up everything. | ABSORBED | |||
| 10 | DWTIUONED | WIDEOUT | 79 – 47 | DUNTED | OUTWINDED | 92 |
| 11 | UERMOGSQA | MORGUES | 86 – 54 | MORGUES | AERUGOS*, MAGUROS*, MARQUES, MASQUER*, MAUGERS*, MAUGRES*, RAGEOUS* | 99 |
| 12 | MNIOEDIRO | IONOMER | 93 – 61 | MOODIER | DOMINIE, DOOMIER*, DOORMEN*, MIDIRON, MINORED*, MOIDORE*, MOONIER*, MORENDO* | 106 |
| 13 | SEBDTIALE | TABLESIDE | 111 – 61 | DIABETES | 124 | |
| 14 | 7 6 7 3 5 5 → 236 | 236
7 × 7 × 5 − 6 − 3 |
121 – 61 | 235 |
|
134 |
| 15 | SUDIIDENT | disiduent ☓
(4.75 seconds) |
121 – 61 | DISUNITED | 144 | |
