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[[Michael Kane]] played [[Leah Wright]], with Michael Kane winning {{score|86|47}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sarah-Jane Crawford]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Michael Kane]] played [[Leah Wright]], with Michael Kane winning {{score|86|47}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sarah-Jane Crawford]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | + | NOTE: Wright was not asked to spell her word in Round 5 – therefore, she may have intended {{word|WONTS}} rather than {{word|WANTS}}. | |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Michael Kane|Leah Wright}} | {{Rounds-start|Michael Kane|Leah Wright}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |JLMOETQUT|MOTTLE|QUOTE | + | {{R-letters |1 |JLMOETQUT|MOTTLE |QUOTE |OUTLET | 6|0 | 6}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |GNAICGEPN|ENCAGING|PACING| | + | {{R-letters |2 |GNAICGEPN|ENCAGING |PACING | | 14|0 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|2|9|3|7|1| 318 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|2|9|3|7|1| 318 | ||
| − | |318|sol1=(3 + 1) × 75 + | + | |318|sol1=(3 + 1) × 75 + 9 × 2 |
| − | |318|sol2=(3 + 1) × 75 + | + | |318|sol2=(3 + 1) × 75 + 9 × 2 |
|24|10|24}} | |24|10|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |LEOHEARS|Leo hears the sayer much better now these have been unblocked.|EARHOLES}} | + | {{R-TTT |LEOHEARS|{{w|Leo Sayer|Leo}} hears the sayer much better now these have been unblocked.|EARHOLES}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |AEMSBDAER|BEAMERS|beaders {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |AEMSBDAER|BEAMERS |beaders {{x}}|ABRADES*, BARDEES*, BESMEAR*, BREAMED*, DEBASER*, REBASED*, SAMBAED, SMEARED*| 31|10 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |NTSOINWAL|NATIONS|WANTS | + | {{R-letters |5 |NTSOINWAL|NATIONS |WANTS |ANOINTS*, ONANIST*, WANTONS| 38|10 | 38}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|1|5|2|8|9| 940 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|1|5|2|8|9| 940 | ||
| − | | | + | |940 {{x}} |
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |rr=940|solrr= | + | |rr=940|solrr=5 × 8 + (9 + 1 + 2) × 75 |
|38|10|48}} | |38|10|48}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |DRTEARIDP|PIRATED |PARTIED | + | {{R-letters |7 |DRTEARIDP|PIRATED |PARTIED |DIPTERA*, PARRIED, PARTIER*, TARDIER*, TARRIED, TRADDER*| 45|17 | 55}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |OILTDHEAP|PILOTED|PILOTED|PETALOID* | + | {{R-letters |8 |OILTDHEAP|PILOTED |PILOTED |PETALOID* | 52|24 | 63}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|4|8|9|5| 238 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|4|8|9|5| 238 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |236|sol2= | + | |236|sol2=25 × 8 + 9 × 4 |
| − | |rr=238|solrr= | + | |rr=238|solrr=25 × 5 + 100 + 9 + 4 |
|52|31|73}} | |52|31|73}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |OMENROAR|He's a pirate who happens to love {{w|Deep Purple}}|MAROONER}} | + | {{R-TTT |OMENROAR|He's a pirate who happens to love {{w|Deep Purple}}.|MAROONER}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|FZUEUSGRE|REFUSE|REFUSE|GUEUZES*, REFUGES | + | {{R-letters |10|FZUEUSGRE|REFUSE |REFUSE |GUEUZES*, REFUGES* | 58|37 | 80}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|NVROAENLO|LOANER|LOVER | + | {{R-letters |11|NVROAENLO|LOANER |LOVER |VERONAL | 64|37 | 87}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|MEKFIEDIS|DEFIES|FEEDS | + | {{R-letters |12|MEKFIEDIS|DEFIES |FEEDS |DEIFIES*, EDIFIES*, FIDEISM*, MISFEED| 70|37 | 94}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|LCRAEHUYO|HOURLY|EARLY | + | {{R-letters |13|LCRAEHUYO|HOURLY |EARLY |CHOLERA, CHORALE*, LOUCHER*| 76|37 |101}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|9|2|5|7|6| 976 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|9|2|5|7|6| 976 | ||
| − | |976|sol1= | + | |976|sol1=(7 + 6) × 75 + 5 × 2 − 9 |
|— | |— | ||
|86|37|111}} | |86|37|111}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|NUFCIGARS|c2time=2. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|NUFCIGARS|c2time=2.5|c2sol=SURFACING|86|47|121}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:41, 13 January 2025
Episode 8425 was broadcast on 7 January 2025, as part of Series 91.
Michael Kane played Leah Wright, with Michael Kane winning 86 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sarah-Jane Crawford, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: Wright was not asked to spell her word in Round 5 – therefore, she may have intended WONTS rather than WANTS.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Kane | Score | Leah Wright | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JLMOETQUT | MOTTLE | 6 – 0 | QUOTE | OUTLET | 6 |
| 2 | GNAICGEPN | ENCAGING | 14 – 0 | PACING | 14 | |
| 3 | 75 2 9 3 7 1 → 318 | 318
(3 + 1) × 75 + 9 × 2 |
24 – 10 | 318
(3 + 1) × 75 + 9 × 2 |
|
24 |
| TTT | LEOHEARS | Leo hears the sayer much better now these have been unblocked. | EARHOLES | |||
| 4 | AEMSBDAER | BEAMERS | 31 – 10 | beaders ☓ | ABRADES*, BARDEES*, BESMEAR*, BREAMED*, DEBASER*, REBASED*, SAMBAED, SMEARED* | 31 |
| 5 | NTSOINWAL | NATIONS | 38 – 10 | WANTS | ANOINTS*, ONANIST*, WANTONS | 38 |
| 6 | 75 1 5 2 8 9 → 940 | 940 ☓ | 38 – 10 | — |
RR: 940 = 5 × 8 + (9 + 1 + 2) × 75 |
48 |
| 7 | DRTEARIDP | PIRATED | 45 – 17 | PARTIED | DIPTERA*, PARRIED, PARTIER*, TARDIER*, TARRIED, TRADDER* | 55 |
| 8 | OILTDHEAP | PILOTED | 52 – 24 | PILOTED | PETALOID* | 63 |
| 9 | 100 25 4 8 9 5 → 238 | — | 52 – 31 | 236
25 × 8 + 9 × 4 |
RR: 238 = 25 × 5 + 100 + 9 + 4 |
73 |
| TTT | OMENROAR | He's a pirate who happens to love Deep Purple. | MAROONER | |||
| 10 | FZUEUSGRE | REFUSE | 58 – 37 | REFUSE | GUEUZES*, REFUGES* | 80 |
| 11 | NVROAENLO | LOANER | 64 – 37 | LOVER | VERONAL | 87 |
| 12 | MEKFIEDIS | DEFIES | 70 – 37 | FEEDS | DEIFIES*, EDIFIES*, FIDEISM*, MISFEED | 94 |
| 13 | LCRAEHUYO | HOURLY | 76 – 37 | EARLY | CHOLERA, CHORALE*, LOUCHER* | 101 |
| 14 | 75 9 2 5 7 6 → 976 | 976
(7 + 6) × 75 + 5 × 2 − 9 |
86 – 37 | — |
|
111 |
| 15 | NUFCIGARS | 86 – 47 | SURFACING
(2.5 seconds) |
121 | ||
