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{{episode|previous=Episode 8338|next=Episode 8340}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8338|next=Episode 8340}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 8339''' was broadcast on 15 August 2024 as part of [[Series 90]]. | + | '''Episode 8339''' was broadcast on 15 August 2024, as part of [[Series 90]]. |
| − | [[Rob Barkess]] played [[Julia Little]], with Rob Barkess winning 96 | + | [[Rob Barkess]] played [[Julia Little]], with Rob Barkess winning {{score|96|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Rob Barkess|Julia Little}} | {{Rounds-start|Rob Barkess|Julia Little}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |YPIODNEVR|PROVIDE |PROVEN | + | {{R-letters |1 |YPIODNEVR|PROVIDE |PROVEN |PYRENOID*, PYRIDONE*, PYRODINE*| 7|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |MTGIOERHE|gromet {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |MTGIOERHE|gromet {{x}}|MOTHIER |GEOTHERM | 7|7 | 16}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|2|7|10|9| 577 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|2|7|10|9| 577 | ||
|577|sol1=(10 + 7 + 6) × 25 + 2 | |577|sol1=(10 + 7 + 6) × 25 + 2 | ||
|577|sol2=(10 + 7 + 6) × 25 + 2 | |577|sol2=(10 + 7 + 6) × 25 + 2 | ||
|17|17|26}} | |17|17|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |RAIDABAR|This doesn't involve raiding a bar | + | {{R-TTT |RAIDABAR|This doesn't involve raiding a bar – it's invading a beach.|ARRIBADA}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |LDSRAUAIA|RADIALS |RADIAL | + | {{R-letters |4 |LDSRAUAIA|RADIALS |RADIAL |ADULARIAS* | 24|17 | 44}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |BLUEWGOEN|BUNGLE | + | {{R-letters |5 |BLUEWGOEN|BUNGLE |LOUNGE |BLOWGUN*, ENGLOBE, EUGENOL*| 30|23 | 51}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|50|100|1|5|7| 895 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|50|100|1|5|7| 895 | ||
|895|sol1=(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − 5 | |895|sol1=(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − 5 | ||
|895|sol2=(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − 5 | |895|sol2=(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − 5 | ||
|40|33|61}} | |40|33|61}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |JSIADTECS|disects {{x}} | | + | {{R-letters |7 |JSIADTECS|disects {{x}}|— |DISCASTE* | 40|33 | 69}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |OEINTLTRU|ROUTINE | + | {{R-letters |8 |OEINTLTRU|ROUTINE |OUTLINER |RITENUTO* | 40|41 | 77}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|8|7|2|1| 205 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|8|7|2|1| 205 | ||
|205|sol1=(9 − 7 + 100) × 2 + 1 | |205|sol1=(9 − 7 + 100) × 2 + 1 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|50|41|87}} | |50|41|87}} | ||
{{R-TTT |VOWEDNOT|He vowed not to like any more social media clips, choosing to do this instead.|DOWNVOTE}} | {{R-TTT |VOWEDNOT|He vowed not to like any more social media clips, choosing to do this instead.|DOWNVOTE}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|NHWLAEATE|LATHE |WHALE |ALATEEN*, ENTHEAL*, ETHANAL*, WHEATEN| 55|46 |94}} | + | {{R-letters |10|NHWLAEATE|LATHE |WHALE |ALATEEN*, ENTHEAL*, ETHANAL*, WHEATEN| 55|46 | 94}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|VTOEONRAP|PRONATE | + | {{R-letters |11|VTOEONRAP|PRONATE |PARENT |OPERANT*, OVERTOP*, PATROON, PRENOVA*, PRONOTA*, PROTEAN*, TROPANE*, TROPONE*, VENATOR*| 62|46 |101}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|SNRTOEIXO|SNOOTIER | + | {{R-letters |12|SNRTOEIXO|SNOOTIER |SNOOTIER | | 70|54 |109}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|SGEIEFMTR|MERGES | + | {{R-letters |13|SGEIEFMTR|MERGES |REFITS |GERMIEST | 76|60 |117}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|100|50|7|3|10| 660 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|100|50|7|3|10| 660 | ||
|660|sol1=100 × 7 − (50 − 10) | |660|sol1=100 × 7 − (50 − 10) | ||
Revision as of 17:03, 18 August 2024
Episode 8339 was broadcast on 15 August 2024, as part of Series 90.
Rob Barkess played Julia Little, with Rob Barkess winning 96 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Thomson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rob Barkess | Score | Julia Little | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YPIODNEVR | PROVIDE | 7 – 0 | PROVEN | PYRENOID*, PYRIDONE*, PYRODINE* | 8 |
| 2 | MTGIOERHE | gromet ☓ | 7 – 7 | MOTHIER | GEOTHERM | 16 |
| 3 | 25 6 2 7 10 9 → 577 | 577
(10 + 7 + 6) × 25 + 2 |
17 – 17 | 577
(10 + 7 + 6) × 25 + 2 |
|
26 |
| TTT | RAIDABAR | This doesn't involve raiding a bar – it's invading a beach. | ARRIBADA | |||
| 4 | LDSRAUAIA | RADIALS | 24 – 17 | RADIAL | ADULARIAS* | 44 |
| 5 | BLUEWGOEN | BUNGLE | 30 – 23 | LOUNGE | BLOWGUN*, ENGLOBE, EUGENOL* | 51 |
| 6 | 25 50 100 1 5 7 → 895 | 895
(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − 5 |
40 – 33 | 895
(50 ÷ 25 + 7) × 100 − 5 |
|
61 |
| 7 | JSIADTECS | disects ☓ | 40 – 33 | — | DISCASTE* | 69 |
| 8 | OEINTLTRU | ROUTINE | 40 – 41 | OUTLINER | RITENUTO* | 77 |
| 9 | 100 9 8 7 2 1 → 205 | 205
(9 − 7 + 100) × 2 + 1 |
50 – 41 | — |
|
87 |
| TTT | VOWEDNOT | He vowed not to like any more social media clips, choosing to do this instead. | DOWNVOTE | |||
| 10 | NHWLAEATE | LATHE | 55 – 46 | WHALE | ALATEEN*, ENTHEAL*, ETHANAL*, WHEATEN | 94 |
| 11 | VTOEONRAP | PRONATE | 62 – 46 | PARENT | OPERANT*, OVERTOP*, PATROON, PRENOVA*, PRONOTA*, PROTEAN*, TROPANE*, TROPONE*, VENATOR* | 101 |
| 12 | SNRTOEIXO | SNOOTIER | 70 – 54 | SNOOTIER | 109 | |
| 13 | SGEIEFMTR | MERGES | 76 – 60 | REFITS | GERMIEST | 117 |
| 14 | 75 100 50 7 3 10 → 660 | 660
100 × 7 − (50 − 10) |
86 – 70 | 660
(75 − (100 ÷ 50 + 7)) × 10 |
|
127 |
| 15 | PRICENOTE | RECEPTION
(1.75 seconds) |
96 – 70 | 137 | ||
