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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Paul Johnson|Dan O'Donohoe}} | {{Rounds-start|Paul Johnson|Dan O'Donohoe}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |WSREOUBMC|COMBERS |COMBERS |CUMBERS*, OBSCURE | 7|7 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |WSREOUBMC|COMBERS |COMBERS |CUMBERS*, OBSCURE, RECUMBS* | 7|7 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |FRSEOENPB|PERSON |OPENERS |BOREENS*, ENROBES, REOPENS*, REPONES*| 7|14 | 14}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |FRSEOENPB|PERSON |OPENERS |BOREENS*, ENROBES, PEREONS*, REOPENS*, REPONES*| 7|14 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 100|75|50|3|1|9| 672 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|75|50|3|1|9| 672 | ||
|672|sol1=(9 × 75) − 3 | |672|sol1=(9 × 75) − 3 | ||
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|rr=935|solrr=(50 × 4 + 2) × 5 − 75 | |rr=935|solrr=(50 × 4 + 2) × 5 − 75 | ||
|31|24|49}} | |31|24|49}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |NSRIEUPVL|PRUNES |INSURE | | + | {{R-letters |7 |NSRIEUPVL|PRUNES |INSURE |PERUVINS* | 37|30 | 57}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |NSWAIALIA|SLAIN |ALIAS |LANAIS*, LIANAS*, NAWALS, SALINA* | 42|35 | | + | {{R-letters |8 |NSWAIALIA|SLAIN |ALIAS |LANAIS*, LIANAS*, LIWAAS*, NAWALS, SALINA* | 42|35 | 63}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|6|3|6|8|7| 642 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|6|3|6|8|7| 642 | ||
|642|sol1=(7 + 6) × 50 − 8 | |642|sol1=(7 + 6) × 50 − 8 | ||
|642|sol2=(7 + 6) × 50 − 8 | |642|sol2=(7 + 6) × 50 − 8 | ||
| − | |52|45| | + | |52|45|73}} |
{{R-TTT |EYESCHER|{{w|Cher}}'s singing will open your eyes if you find a whey; there's lots in here.|CHEESERY}} | {{R-TTT |EYESCHER|{{w|Cher}}'s singing will open your eyes if you find a whey; there's lots in here.|CHEESERY}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|GSKIUECDX|SUCKED |DUCKIES | | 52|52 | | + | {{R-letters |10|GSKIUECDX|SUCKED |DUCKIES | | 52|52 | 80}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|SRNAIUDGT|DURIANS |STARING |UNITARDS* | 59|59 | | + | {{R-letters |11|SRNAIUDGT|DURIANS |STARING |UNITARDS* | 59|59 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|FTREAEMDI|EMIRATE |FARMED |DIAMETER, DIATREME* | 66|59 | | + | {{R-letters |12|FTREAEMDI|EMIRATE |FARMED |DIAMETER, DIATREME* | 66|59 | 96}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|SGNEOIMRG|GROINS |SMOGGIER | | 66|67 | | + | {{R-letters |13|SGNEOIMRG|GROINS |SMOGGIER |GERMINGS* | 66|67 | 104}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|50|8|1|5|5| 505 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|50|8|1|5|5| 505 | ||
|507|sol1=(5 + 5) × 50 + (8 − 1) | |507|sol1=(5 + 5) × 50 + (8 − 1) | ||
|501 | |501 | ||
|rr=505|solrr=(8 − 1) × (75 + 5) − 50 − 5 | |rr=505|solrr=(8 − 1) × (75 + 5) − 50 − 5 | ||
| − | |73|67| | + | |73|67|114}} |
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|GERBILTUT|sol=LITTERBUG|73|67| | + | {{R-conundrum|15|GERBILTUT|sol=LITTERBUG|73|67|124}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Revision as of 06:26, 10 August 2024
Episode 8335 was broadcast on 9 August 2024, as part of Series 90.
Paul Johnson played Dan O'Donohoe, with Paul Johnson winning 73 – 67. The Dictionary Corner guest was Clara Amfo, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Paul Johnson | Score | Dan O'Donohoe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WSREOUBMC | COMBERS | 7 – 7 | COMBERS | CUMBERS*, OBSCURE, RECUMBS* | 7 |
| 2 | FRSEOENPB | PERSON | 7 – 14 | OPENERS | BOREENS*, ENROBES, PEREONS*, REOPENS*, REPONES* | 14 |
| 3 | 100 75 50 3 1 9 → 672 | 672
(9 × 75) − 3 |
17 – 24 | 672
(9 × 75) − 3 |
|
24 |
| TTT | KENBASIL | When it comes to security, these are for the young ones. | BLANKIES | |||
| 4 | NGRIAEHTA | HEARTING | 25 – 24 | HEATING | AERATING*, EARTHING*, INGATHER | 32 |
| 5 | YPTEIALJL | LATELY | 31 – 24 | pilate ☓ | EPYLLIA*, PALLITE, PETALLY, PLAYLET* | 39 |
| 6 | 50 75 2 4 5 2 → 935 | 931 ☓ | 31 – 24 | 929 ☓ |
RR: 935 = (50 × 4 + 2) × 5 − 75 |
49 |
| 7 | NSRIEUPVL | PRUNES | 37 – 30 | INSURE | PERUVINS* | 57 |
| 8 | NSWAIALIA | SLAIN | 42 – 35 | ALIAS | LANAIS*, LIANAS*, LIWAAS*, NAWALS, SALINA* | 63 |
| 9 | 50 6 3 6 8 7 → 642 | 642
(7 + 6) × 50 − 8 |
52 – 45 | 642
(7 + 6) × 50 − 8 |
|
73 |
| TTT | EYESCHER | Cher's singing will open your eyes if you find a whey; there's lots in here. | CHEESERY | |||
| 10 | GSKIUECDX | SUCKED | 52 – 52 | DUCKIES | 80 | |
| 11 | SRNAIUDGT | DURIANS | 59 – 59 | STARING | UNITARDS* | 88 |
| 12 | FTREAEMDI | EMIRATE | 66 – 59 | FARMED | DIAMETER, DIATREME* | 96 |
| 13 | SGNEOIMRG | GROINS | 66 – 67 | SMOGGIER | GERMINGS* | 104 |
| 14 | 75 50 8 1 5 5 → 505 | 507
(5 + 5) × 50 + (8 − 1) |
73 – 67 | 501 |
RR: 505 = (8 − 1) × (75 + 5) − 50 − 5 |
114 |
| 15 | GERBILTUT | 73 – 67 | LITTERBUG | 124 | ||
